Enrollment
842
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Texarkana, AR
Arkansas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051311001734
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Texarkana School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051311001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkansas Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkansas Middle School
Arkansas Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Texarkana, Arkansas, enrolling 842 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 842 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students) and Edward D. Trice Elem. School (473 students) alongside Arkansas Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arkansas Middle School compares
Arkansas Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
White 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Arkansas Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texarkana School District, which includes Arkansas Middle School.
$13,423
Per student
+10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 42.0%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arkansas Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward D. Trice Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~842 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Middle School
How many students attend Arkansas Middle School?
Arkansas Middle School has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Texarkana, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arkansas Middle School?
100.0% of students at Arkansas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas Middle School is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas Middle School?
Arkansas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arkansas Middle School rank among public schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Texarkana, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Texarkana on the city page.
Is Arkansas Middle School a good school?
Arkansas Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Texarkana School District?
Besides Arkansas Middle School, Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students), Edward D. Trice Elem. School (473 students), and College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy (391 students). See the Texarkana School District district page for the complete list.
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