Gould Middle School (Closed 2004)

P.o. Box 639
Gould, AR 71643

Gould Middle School in Gould, AR serves grades 5 through 8 with a total enrollment of 67 students, of whom 91% qualify for free lunch, reflecting a predominantly low–income student body.

Math proficiency at Gould Middle School is 54%, which is higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 13% in 2023, showing improvement from 38% in 2022.

Reading proficiency is 34%, which is lower than the state average of 40% but higher than the district average of 23% as of 2022, with a declining trend over recent years.

Science proficiency is 30%, slightly lower than the state average of 36% but higher than the district average of 18% in 2022.

The student–teacher ratio is not reported due to missing teacher data, and the student population has remained stable at 67 students over recent years with no significant demographic shifts.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Gould Middle School
5	15
6	20
7	17
8	15

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Total Students

67 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Gould Middle School
2023	67
2022	67
2021	67
2020	67
2019	67
2018	67
2017	67
2016	67
2015	67
2003	67
2002	79

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Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)

13 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2002-2003)
Year	Gould Middle School
2003	13
2002	13

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (AR)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2002-2003)
Year	Gould Middle School	Arkansas	Gould School District
2003	5:1	15:1	9:1
2002	6:1	14:1	7:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

15%

Black

99%

19%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Gould Middle School	Arkansas	Gould School District
2023	99%	19%	99%
2022	99%	20%	99%
2021	99%	20%	99%
2020	99%	20%	99%
2019	99%	20%	99%
2018	99%	21%	99%
2017	99%	21%	99%
2016	99%	21%	99%
2015	99%	21%	99%
2003	99%	23%	100%
2002	95%	23%	98%

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White

58%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Gould Middle School	Arkansas	Gould School District
2023	1%	59%	1%
2022	1%	59%	1%
2021	1%	60%	1%
2020	1%	61%	1%
2019	1%	61%	1%
2018	1%	60%	1%
2017	1%	60%	1%
2016	1%	61%	1%
2015	1%	61%	1%
2003	1%	70%
2002	1%	71%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.02

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Gould Middle School	Arkansas	Gould School District
2023	0.02	0.60	0.02
2022	0.02	0.60	0.02
2021	0.02	0.58	0.02
2020	0.02	0.58	0.02
2019	0.02	0.58	0.02
2018	0.02	0.58	0.02
2017	0.02	0.58	0.02
2016	0.02	0.57	0.02
2015	0.02	0.57	0.02
2003	0.02	0.45	0.01
2002	0.10	0.45	0.04

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Eligible for

91%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Gould Middle School	Arkansas	Gould School District
2023	91%	54%	91%
2022	91%	58%	91%
2021	91%	58%	91%
2020	91%	56%	91%
2019	91%	56%	91%
2018	91%	26%	91%
2017	91%	26%	91%
2016	91%	56%	91%
2015	91%	53%	91%
2003	91%	40%	93%
2002	96%	39%	94%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Gould Middle School	Arkansas	Gould School District
2023	4%	10%	4%
2022	4%	7%	4%
2021	4%	7%	4%
2020	4%	8%	4%
2019	4%	8%	4%
2018	4%	9%	4%
2017	4%	9%	4%
2016	4%	8%	4%
2015	4%	9%	4%
2003	4%	9%	2%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Gould School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gould Middle School?

67 students attend Gould Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Gould Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What grades does Gould Middle School offer ?

Gould Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Gould Middle School part of?

Gould Middle School is part of Gould School District.

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