Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School vs. Bob Courtway Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Bob Courtway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 498 students in grades 5-7, Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 497 students in grades 5-7, Bob Courtway 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-7
5-7
Total Students
498 students
497 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#444 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
169
163
Grade 6 Students
165
148
Grade 7 Students
164
186
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
25%
% Black
32%
32%
% White
47%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
16%
