Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff serves 175 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
97%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff?
175 students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff?
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff offer ?
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff part of?
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff is part of Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas School District.
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