Serving 491 students in grades 3-6, University Heights School Of Medical Arts 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nettleton Intermediate Center's attendance zone covers the entire district in Jonesboro, AR, encompassing approximately 39.2 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Heights School Of Medical Arts's student population of 491 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Innovative Learning for a Changing World
School Rankings
University Heights School Of Medical Arts 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 University Heights School Of Medical Arts is 0.67, which is more 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
#804 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Heights School Of Medical Arts's ranking?
University Heights School Of Medical Arts is ranked #804 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are University Heights School Of Medical Arts often compared to?
University Heights School Of Medical Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media, Nettleton Steam Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend University Heights School Of Medical Arts?
491 students attend University Heights School Of Medical Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of University Heights School Of Medical Arts students are Black, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Heights School Of Medical Arts?
University Heights School Of Medical Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Heights School Of Medical Arts offer ?
University Heights School Of Medical Arts offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Heights School Of Medical Arts part of?
University Heights School Of Medical Arts is part of Nettleton School District.
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