Wickes Middle School serves 166 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
61%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cossatot River School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wickes Middle School?
166 students attend Wickes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wickes Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wickes Middle School?
Wickes Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wickes Middle School offer ?
Wickes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wickes Middle School part of?
Wickes Middle School is part of Cossatot River School District.
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