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Northridge Middle School vs. Alma Middle School

Should you attend Northridge Middle School or Alma Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Northridge Middle School
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Alma Middle School
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Northridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 739 students in grades 6-8, Northridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Alma Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
739 students
751 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alma Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northridge Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alma Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alma Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Van Buren School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alma Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alma School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#106 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#328 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alma Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in AR)
51%
(Top 30% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northridge Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alma Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
234
255
Grade 7 Students
241
241
Grade 8 Students
264
255
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Van Buren School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alma Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alma School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alma Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alma Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Van Buren School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alma Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alma School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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