William O. Darby Middle School vs. Ramsey Middle School
Should I attend William O. Darby Middle School or Ramsey 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
William O. Darby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ramsey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, William O. Darby 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 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 954 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 37% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
701 students
954 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#278 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
221
294
Grade 7 Students
234
316
Grade 8 Students
246
344
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
50%
17%
% Black
16%
12%
% White
27%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%