Serving 40 students in grades 6-8, Felder Middle School Learn Academy ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% 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 6-8
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
88%
19%
White
7%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Felder Middle School Learn Academy?
40 students attend Felder Middle School Learn Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Felder Middle School Learn Academy students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Felder Middle School Learn Academy?
Felder Middle School Learn Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Felder Middle School Learn Academy offer ?
Felder Middle School Learn Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Felder Middle School Learn Academy part of?
Felder Middle School Learn Academy is part of Little Rock School District.
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