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Alma Middle School vs. Cedarville Middle School

Should you attend Alma Middle School or Cedarville Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alma Middle School
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cedarville Middle School
9614 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Cedarville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Alma Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 188 students in grades 5-8, Cedarville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
751 students
188 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alma Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedarville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alma Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedarville Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alma Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedarville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alma Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alma School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedarville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cedarville School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#452 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#369 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alma Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedarville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in AR)
41%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedarville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cedarville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in AR)
45%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedarville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cedarville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AR)
37%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedarville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cedarville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alma Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cedarville Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
48
Grade 6 Students
255
43
Grade 7 Students
241
47
Grade 8 Students
255
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cedarville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cedarville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cedarville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cedarville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedarville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedarville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedarville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedarville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% White
82%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedarville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedarville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedarville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedarville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alma Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedarville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedarville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alma Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedarville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedarville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
35%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alma Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedarville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cedarville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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