Ruth Doyle Middle School vs. Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School
Should I attend Ruth Doyle Middle School or Ray/phyllis Simon 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
Ruth Doyle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 562 students in grades 5-7, Ruth Doyle 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 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 479 students in grades 5-7, Ray/phyllis Simon 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 36% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-7
5-7
Total Students
562 students
479 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#328 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
209
149
Grade 6 Students
175
163
Grade 7 Students
178
167
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
25%
32%
% White
61%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
