Serving 661 students in grades 7-9, Farmington Freshman Academy 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 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farmington Freshman Academy's student population of 661 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farmington Freshman Academy 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 Farmington Freshman Academy is 0.36, which is less 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
#382 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
3%
19%
White
79%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Freshman Academy's ranking?
Farmington Freshman Academy is ranked #382 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Farmington Freshman Academy often compared to?
Farmington Freshman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fayetteville High School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Farmington Freshman Academy?
661 students attend Farmington Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Farmington Freshman Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington Freshman Academy?
Farmington Freshman Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farmington Freshman Academy offer ?
Farmington Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington Freshman Academy part of?
Farmington Freshman Academy is part of Farmington School District.
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