Elmwood Middle School vs. Kirksey Middle School
Should I attend Elmwood Middle School or Kirksey Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elmwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Kirksey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 981 students in grades 5-8, Elmwood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,026 students in grades 6-8, Kirksey Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
981 students
1,026 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#159 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
3
-
Grade 6 Students
309
359
Grade 7 Students
339
331
Grade 8 Students
330
336
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
40%
54%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
49%
36%
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
