Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, Star City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: STAR CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Star City, AR, covering approximately 407.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located nearly 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Star City Middle School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Star City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Star City Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star City Middle School's ranking?
Star City Middle School is ranked #629 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Star City Middle School often compared to?
Star City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Star City Middle School?
322 students attend Star City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Star City Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Star City Middle School?
Star City Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Star City Middle School offer ?
Star City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Star City Middle School part of?
Star City Middle School is part of Star City School District.
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