Serving 468 students in grades 3-5, Huntsville Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 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 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntsville Intermediate School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huntsville Intermediate School 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 Huntsville Intermediate School is 0.37, 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
#602 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
78%
59%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntsville Intermediate School's ranking?
Huntsville Intermediate School is ranked #602 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Huntsville Intermediate School?
468 students attend Huntsville Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Huntsville Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntsville Intermediate School?
Huntsville Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Huntsville Intermediate School offer ?
Huntsville Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Huntsville Intermediate School part of?
Huntsville Intermediate School is part of Huntsville School District.
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