Serving 175 students in grades 5-7, Sloan-hendrix Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
97%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Sloan-hendrix Middle School?
175 students attend Sloan-hendrix Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sloan-hendrix Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sloan-hendrix Middle School?
Sloan-hendrix Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sloan-hendrix Middle School offer ?
Sloan-hendrix Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Sloan-hendrix Middle School part of?
Sloan-hendrix Middle School is part of Sloan-Hendrix School District.
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