Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Centerpoint 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
74%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Centerpoint Middle School?
234 students attend Centerpoint Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Centerpoint Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centerpoint Middle School?
Centerpoint Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centerpoint Middle School offer ?
Centerpoint Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Centerpoint Middle School part of?
Centerpoint Middle School is part of Centerpoint School District.
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