Mountainburg 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)4%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
13%
Black
(19-20)n/a
20%
White
(19-20)92%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
8%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountainburg Middle School?
197 students attend Mountainburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mountainburg Middle School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mountainburg Middle School offer ?
Mountainburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Mountainburg Middle School part of?
Mountainburg Middle School is part of Mountainburg School District.
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