Serving 498 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 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bob Courtway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bob Courtway Middle School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bob Courtway 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 Bob Courtway Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
30%
19%
White
37%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bob Courtway Middle School's ranking?
Bob Courtway Middle School is ranked #464 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bob Courtway Middle School often compared to?
Bob Courtway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Stuart Middle School, Greenbrier Middle School, Ray/phyllis Simon Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bob Courtway Middle School?
498 students attend Bob Courtway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bob Courtway Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bob Courtway Middle School?
Bob Courtway Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bob Courtway Middle School offer ?
Bob Courtway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bob Courtway Middle School part of?
Bob Courtway Middle School is part of Conway School District.
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