Serving 569 students in grades 6-8, Mabelvale Middle School 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 7% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mabelvale Middle School's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mabelvale Middle 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 Mabelvale Middle School is 0.52, 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
#969 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
62%
19%
White
5%
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
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabelvale Middle School's ranking?
Mabelvale Middle School is ranked #969 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mabelvale Middle School?
569 students attend Mabelvale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mabelvale Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabelvale Middle School?
Mabelvale Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mabelvale Middle School offer ?
Mabelvale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mabelvale Middle School part of?
Mabelvale Middle School is part of Little Rock School District.
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