Pea Ridge Middle School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Pea Ridge Middle School
Pea Ridge Middle School is a public school located in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. It serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Pea Ridge School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Pea Ridge Middle School has a strong academic program that emphasizes the importance of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other activities. Pea Ridge Middle School is dedicated to helping students develop their individual talents and abilities in order to become successful, well-rounded individuals. The school also works to foster a culture of respect and inclusion for all students.
Address:
1391 Weston St
Pea Ridge, AR 72751Phone:
(479) 451-0620
Site:
Grades:
5 – 6
Enrollment:
330 students
Overview Pea Ridge Middle School
Pea Ridge Middle School serves 330 students in grades 5-6.
Pea Ridge Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Pea Ridge Middle School
Pea Ridge Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Pea Ridge Middle School is 0.29, 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.
