Serving 170 students in grades 5-8, Cabe 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 was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Cabe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
22%
19%
White
52%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabe Middle School's ranking?
Cabe Middle School is ranked #652 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cabe Middle School?
170 students attend Cabe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cabe Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cabe Middle School?
Cabe Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cabe Middle School offer ?
Cabe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cabe Middle School part of?
Cabe Middle School is part of Gurdon School District.
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