Prairie Grove Middle School vs. Elkins Middle School
Should I attend Prairie Grove Middle School or Elkins 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
Prairie Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Elkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 300 students in grades 5-6, Prairie Grove Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 319 students in grades 6-8, Elkins 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 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-6
6-8
Total Students
300 students
319 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#256 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
145
-
Grade 6 Students
155
96
Grade 7 Students
-
117
Grade 8 Students
-
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
84%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
