Serving 79 students in grades 6-8, Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock's student population of 79 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock is 0.46, 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
#932 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
67%
19%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock's ranking?
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock is ranked #932 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock?
79 students attend Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock?
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock offer ?
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock part of?
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock is part of Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock located?
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock is located in the Love neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 1 other public schools located in Love.
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