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Pottsville Middle Grade

6926 Sr 247
Pottsville, AR 72858

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Tel: (479) 890-6631

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Pottsville Middle Grade serves 426 students in grades 4-6.

Pottsville Middle Grade placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pottsville Middle Grade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Pottsville Middle Grade's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

426 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Pottsville Middle Grade by grade.

School Rankings

Pottsville Middle Grade is ranked within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pottsville Middle Grade is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#39 out of 993 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Pottsville Middle Grade, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pottsville Middle Grade and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pottsville Middle Grade and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pottsville Middle Grade and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

89%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Pottsville Middle Grade and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Pottsville Middle Grade and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pottsville Middle Grade and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Pottsville School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pottsville Middle Grade's ranking?

Pottsville Middle Grade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Pottsville Middle Grade?

426 students attend Pottsville Middle Grade.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Pottsville Middle Grade students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsville Middle Grade?

Pottsville Middle Grade has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pottsville Middle Grade offer ?

Pottsville Middle Grade offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Pottsville Middle Grade part of?

Pottsville Middle Grade is part of Pottsville School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break- No School

March 21, 2023 (Tuesday)

End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester- Students Last Day

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

Teacher Last Day

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education