Pottsville Middle Grade
Pottsville Middle Grade serves 433 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Pottsville Middle Grade ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pottsville Middle Grade's student population of 433 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pottsville Middle Grade is ranked within the top 5% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Pottsville Middle Grade is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 998 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
2%
20%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Pottsville Middle Grade. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
907 MOUNTAIN VALLEY DR
PERRYVILLE, AR$107,500- 3 Beds | 1 Bath
- (21.29 miles from school)
-
103 EVE
CONWAY, AR$285,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (32.09 miles from school)
-
4830 STOCKTON RD
CONWAY, AR$350,000- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (32.31 miles from school)
-
820 TEAL
CONWAY, AR$242,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (32.85 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Technology in Public Schools
Learn how technology is being implemented and funded in public schools.
Gender Identity Becomes Controversial Issue in Boston Public Schools
We report on a new policy in Massachusetts that impacts one of the largest school districts in the country, as well as the rest of the state. The gender identity policy strives to ensure all students are treated equally, but it is not without plenty of concern by opponents.
Urban Public Schools Come to the Rescue of Black Boys
Public schools across the nation are implementing programs that help keep young black men in school and off the streets. Boosting graduation rates, reducing gang involvement and violence, and providing positive male role models are just a few of the common elements of these programs. Yet, the achievement gap between black boys and other peer groups remains extremely wide.
