Alma Middle School

706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Alma 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 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alma Middle School's student population of 751 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alma Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#452 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alma Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alma Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alma Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alma Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alma Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
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White
82%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alma Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alma Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Alma Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alma Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alma Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alma Middle School's ranking?
Alma Middle School is ranked #452 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Alma Middle School often compared to?
Alma Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butterfield Trail Middle School, Northridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Alma Middle School?
751 students attend Alma Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Alma Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Middle School?
Alma Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alma Middle School offer ?
Alma Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alma Middle School part of?
Alma Middle School is part of Alma School District.

School Reviews

5   7/19/2016
My granddaughter has moved in with us. She will be in the 8th grade this 2016/2017 school year. Her GPA is 3.98. I need to know when and what I will need to have her enrolled. Would like to have all done before the first day of school. Please contact me 479-221-5677 my name is Vickie Dickinson
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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