Alma Middle School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Alma Middle School
Alma Middle School is a great place to learn and grow. Located in the heart of the city, it provides students with a safe and secure learning environment. The school has a strong academic program and offers students a wide range of activities and clubs to participate in. The faculty is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Alma Middle School also offers an extensive extracurricular program, from sports to music and art classes. The school has a strong sense of community, and students are encouraged to get involved and show their school spirit. Alma Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow, and it’s a great place to call home.
Address:
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921Phone:
(479) 632-2168
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
789 students
Overview Alma Middle School
Alma Middle School serves 789 students in grades 6-8.
Alma Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 41% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Alma Middle School
Alma 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 Alma Middle School is 0.27, 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.
