Arkansas Middle School

5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 876 students in grades 6-8, Arkansas 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Arkansas Middle School's student population of 876 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
No Summary generated because only 3 years of data available
Total Students
876 students
No Summary generated because only 3 years of data available
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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School Rankings

Arkansas 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 Arkansas Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#675 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
39%
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28%
40%
30%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
15%
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Black
55%
19%
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White
34%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arkansas Middle School's ranking?
Arkansas Middle School is ranked #675 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Arkansas Middle School?
876 students attend Arkansas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Arkansas Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas Middle School?
Arkansas Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas Middle School offer ?
Arkansas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arkansas Middle School part of?
Arkansas Middle School is part of Texarkana School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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