Paulette Smith Middle School

About Paulette Smith Middle School

Paulette Smith Middle School is a vibrant and diverse learning environment located in the heart of a bustling city. The school is home to over 500 students from grades 6-8 and is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all its students. The school offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities, such as basketball, drama, and band, and is also home to a wide array of clubs and organizations.
The faculty and staff at Paulette Smith Middle School are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and helping students reach their full potential. Through a variety of programs, such as the Tutoring and Mentoring Program, the school works to ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed. The school also offers a variety of after-school activities, such as the popular Robotics Club and a variety of sports teams.
Paulette Smith Middle School is a place where students can explore their passions and interests and develop into well-rounded individuals. With a commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, the school strives to help all students reach their highest potential.

Address:	400 Panther Dr Fouke, AR 71837
Phone:	(870) 653-2304
Site:	ms.foukepanthers.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	275 students

Overview Paulette Smith Middle School

Paulette Smith Middle School serves 275 students in grades 6-8.
Paulette Smith Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Paulette Smith Middle School

Paulette Smith Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Paulette Smith Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.