Serving 521 students in grades 6-8, Henderson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
78%
19%
White
5%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Henderson Middle School?
521 students attend Henderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Henderson Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henderson Middle School?
Henderson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henderson Middle School offer ?
Henderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henderson Middle School part of?
Henderson Middle School is part of Little Rock School District.
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