Pulaski Heights Middle School
Pulaski Heights Middle School serves 651 students in grades 6-8.
Pulaski Heights Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 45% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Pulaski Heights Middle School's student population of 651 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pulaski Heights Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Pulaski Heights Middle School is 0.54, 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
#475 out of 998 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
56%
20%
White
39%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
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