Serving 324 students in grades 5-8, Harrisburg Middle School 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 was 29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
5%
19%
White
86%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
33%
9%
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg Middle School?
324 students attend Harrisburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Harrisburg Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg Middle School?
Harrisburg Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrisburg Middle School offer ?
Harrisburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harrisburg Middle School part of?
Harrisburg Middle School is part of Harrisburg School District.
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