- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Arkansas Middle School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.9 → 70.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 051311001734 · Texarkana, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas High School (1,092 students)
Arkansas Middle School held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.9 → 70.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Arkansas Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas High
Arkansas High School
1,092 students
- This school
Arkansas Middle School
842 students
- Edward D. Tric
Edward D. Trice Elem. School
473 students
- College Hill H 391
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
391 students
- Vera Kilpatric 373
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
373 students
- Fairview Eleme 246
Fairview Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Arkansas Middle School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arkansas Middle School compares
Arkansas Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,529
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Texarkana School District reports $15,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~842 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.