Belair Middle School in Pine Bluff, AR serves 551 students in grades 5–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, approximately equal to the state average ratio.
Minority enrollment is predominantly Black students at 97%, with a stable rate of 39% of students eligible for free lunch over the last five years, indicating consistent socioeconomic composition.
Math proficiency is 15%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Pine Bluff district average of 10%, showing a decline from 47% proficiency in 2014.
Reading proficiency stands at 35%, below the state average of 40% and district average of 13%, with a notable decline from 55% in 2012 to recent levels around 35%.
Science proficiency is 20% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 36% and district average of 12%, reflecting persistently low performance in this subject area.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
97%
19%
White
1%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Belair Middle School?
551 students attend Belair Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Belair Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belair Middle School?
Belair Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belair Middle School offer ?
Belair Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Belair Middle School part of?
Belair Middle School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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