Osceola Middle School (Closed 2013)

Osceola Middle School serves 90 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
90 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(11-12)
45-49%
78%
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 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
70-74%
80%
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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Osceola Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Osceola Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Osceola Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
92%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Osceola Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
8%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Osceola Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Osceola Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Osceola Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Osceola Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Osceola Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
90 students attend Osceola Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Osceola Middle School students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, 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 6-8
What school district is Osceola Middle School part of?
Osceola Middle School is part of Osceola School District.

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