Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy's student population of 132 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy 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 Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is 0.10, 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
#539 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
White
95%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy's ranking?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is ranked #539 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
132 students attend Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy offer ?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy part of?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is part of Mountainburg School District.
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