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Dora Kimmons Middle School vs. Ramsey Middle School

Should you attend Dora Kimmons Middle School or Ramsey 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
Dora Kimmons Middle School
2201 N 50th St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Ramsey Middle School
3201 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72901
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 800 students in grades 6-8, Dora Kimmons Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Ramsey Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
800 students
808 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dora Kimmons 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 Ramsey Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dora Kimmons Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ramsey Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dora Kimmons 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 Ramsey Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dora Kimmons Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Smith 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

#732 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#236 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dora Kimmons 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 Ramsey Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
42%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dora Kimmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
52%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dora Kimmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
40%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dora Kimmons Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith 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 graduation rate of Dora Kimmons Middle School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ramsey Middle School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dora Kimmons Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ramsey Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
244
269
Grade 7 Students
249
272
Grade 8 Students
307
267

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dora Kimmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dora Kimmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dora Kimmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dora Kimmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dora Kimmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Smith 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
6%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dora Kimmons Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dora Kimmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Smith 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
79%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dora Kimmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Smith 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
13%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dora Kimmons Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Smith 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 Ramsey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Smith 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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