Southeast 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 34%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students (14-15)
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)31%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
12%
Black
(14-15)98%
21%
White
(14-15)n/a
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
387 students attend Southeast Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Southeast Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Southeast Middle School offer ?
Southeast Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Southeast Middle School part of?
Southeast Middle School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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