Central Middle School (Closed 2013)

913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Middle School serves 472 students in grades 5-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
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Total Students
472 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(11-12)
69%
78%
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(11-12)
75%
80%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
23%
15%
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Black
4%
19%
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White
65%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
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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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
472 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Central Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Van Buren School District.

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