Serving 509 students in grades 5-8, E-stem Public Charter Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)73%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
48%
19%
White
43%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Estem Middle Charter School District
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend E-stem Public Charter Middle School?
509 students attend E-stem Public Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of E-stem Public Charter Middle School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E-stem Public Charter Middle School?
E-stem Public Charter Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does E-stem Public Charter Middle School offer ?
E-stem Public Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is E-stem Public Charter Middle School part of?
E-stem Public Charter Middle School is part of Estem Middle Charter School District.
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