Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate
Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate serves 491 students in grades 5-7.
Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 56% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 5-7
- Students: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate is ranked within the top 30% 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 Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 998 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
8%
14%

Black
32%
20%

White
53%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

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