Serving 335 students in grades 6, College Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
57%
19%
White
29%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
8%
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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend College Hill Middle School?
335 students attend College Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of College Hill Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Hill Middle School?
College Hill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does College Hill Middle School offer ?
College Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is College Hill Middle School part of?
College Hill Middle School is part of Texarkana School District.
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