Anna Strong Middle School serves 285 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)41%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)52%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
92%
19%
White
5%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Anna Strong Middle School?
285 students attend Anna Strong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Anna Strong Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anna Strong Middle School?
Anna Strong Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anna Strong Middle School offer ?
Anna Strong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Anna Strong Middle School part of?
Anna Strong Middle School is part of Lee County School District.
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