Osceola Middle School

112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
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Bottom 50%
Serving 237 students in grades 5-8, Osceola 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 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Osceola Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Osceola Middle School's student population of 237 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Osceola 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 Osceola Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#942 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Osceola Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Osceola Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Osceola Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
15%
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Black
90%
19%
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White
4%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
51%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Osceola Middle School's ranking?
Osceola Middle School is ranked #942 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
237 students attend Osceola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Osceola Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osceola Middle School offer ?
Osceola Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Osceola Middle School part of?
Osceola Middle School is part of Osceola School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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