Poplar Street Middle School serves 613 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)59%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
63%
19%
White
27%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Poplar Street Middle School?
613 students attend Poplar Street Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Poplar Street Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Street Middle School?
Poplar Street Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplar Street Middle School offer ?
Poplar Street Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Poplar Street Middle School part of?
Poplar Street Middle School is part of North Little Rock School District.
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