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Atkins Middle School vs. Pottsville Middle Grade

Should you attend Atkins Middle School or Pottsville Middle Grade? 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
Atkins Middle School
611 Nw 4th St
Atkins, AR 72823
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Pottsville Middle Grade
6926 Sr 247
Pottsville, AR 72858
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Atkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Pottsville Middle Grade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Atkins Middle School in Atkins, AR serves 270 students in grades 5–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average ratio of 14:1.
Math proficiency is 53%, higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 45%, but has declined from 88% in 2012 to the current level.
Reading proficiency is 48%, which is higher than the state average of 40%, but shows a downward trend from 82% in 2012.
Science proficiency stands at 42%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%, with slight improvement from 38% in 2021.
Enrollment decreased from 318 students in 2022 to 291 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch dropped from 55% to 47%, indicating recent demographic shifts in this rural Arkansas middle school.
Serving 405 students in grades 4-6, Pottsville Middle Grade ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
4-6
Total Students
270 students
405 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Atkins Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pottsville Middle Grade.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pottsville 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

#184 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#55 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Atkins Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pottsville Middle Grade, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in AR)
71%
(Top 5% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pottsville Middle Grade who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville 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 Atkins Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pottsville Middle Grade by grade.
Grade 4 Students
-
128
Grade 5 Students
59
138
Grade 6 Students
67
139
Grade 7 Students
78
-
Grade 8 Students
66
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Atkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pottsville Middle Grade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pottsville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Atkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pottsville Middle Grade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pottsville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pottsville 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 Atkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pottsville School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pottsville 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Atkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.15
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pottsville 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
54%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pottsville 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%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Atkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atkins 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 Pottsville Middle Grade, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pottsville School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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