Alma Middle School

Summary:

Alma Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Alma, Arkansas, part of the Alma School District, which is ranked 52 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Alma Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in core subject areas like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 41.7% of students proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 36.4%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.27% to 60.2% over the past 3 years, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 11.8, suggesting more individualized attention for students. Additionally, Alma Middle School spends $8,398 per student, which is lower than the spending at some nearby schools like Ramsey Middle School ($10,610) and Dora Kimmons Middle School ($12,760).

Overall, Alma Middle School appears to be a strong-performing school that is effectively supporting the academic achievement of its diverse student population, despite the challenges of serving a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's consistent academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and positive student-teacher ratio are all notable strengths that contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 706 Hwy 64 E
       Alma, AR  72921


(479) 632-2168

District: Alma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,398 Help


Students who attend Alma Middle School usually attend:

High:    Alma High School

Feeder schools for Alma Middle School:

Elementary:    Alma Intermediate School
    Alma Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  751

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Two or more races:
7.9%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alma Middle School ranks better than 76.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), two or more races (7.9%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma Middle School is $8,398.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alma Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Alma Middle School 78th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Alma Middle School in the ranking list.)

Alma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma School District 52nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alma Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.70 116th 208 44.2%
2006 53.49 104th 206 49.5%
2007 55.26 104th 225 53.8%
2008 63.99 81st 223 63.7%
2009 62.26 93rd 240 61.3%
2010 57.51 123rd 254 51.6%
2011 52.69 146th 264 44.7%
2012 58.18 128th 265 51.7%
2013 51.45 152nd 278 45.3%
2014 56.40 133rd 280 52.5%
2015 51.07 122nd 275 55.6%
2016 47.96 166th 312 46.8%
2017 45.30 186th 315 41.0%
2018 64.43 109th 318 65.7%
2019 69.52 83rd 319 74.0%
2021 64.87 107th 330 67.6%
2022 52.15 157th 318 50.6%
2023 65.74 105th 330 68.2%
2024 69.06 78th 335 76.7%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Open Quote While I know there are some very exceptional teachers in this school district I can't help but to feel this school is failing thier students not so much in the education but the staff is as far as the bullying that is continuously being allowed and nothing being done to help the child with the complaint I have 5 children in the Alma School district right now 4 that are in the middle school and 1 in intermediate and I have 1 more going to be starting kindergarten in the fall and in all reality when one of the children comes for help they are the ones that tend to be in trouble for either complaining to much or fighting back after nothing has been done to help them even after one of my daughters got beat up on the play ground and nothing got solved and then there are a few staff members that are completely out of line on being a coach that disaplined one of the student for not dressing out after her items were constantly being stolen and the same coach informing the same child that they did not have time for them and that she was not good enough so is this why the bullying continues to happen because the children are seeing the kids being bullied by the staff as well as being told they are not good enough so where does this cycle end and the bullying come to an end Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alma Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 3 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 513
1989 510 9 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 520
1990 529 7 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 551 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 576 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1993 605 6 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 627 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1995 627 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 627 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 659 6 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 675
1998 660 4 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 674
1999 674 7 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 693
2000 665 6 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 682
2001 650 8 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 664 7 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 664 7 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 693 5 9 17 2 n/a n/a 0 726
2005 737 4 3 15 3 n/a n/a 0 762
2006 757 9 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 783
2007 751 9 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 773
2008 762 6 1 12 6 n/a n/a 0 787
2009 750 7 1 15 5 n/a n/a 0 778
2010 780 10 3 18 6 2 0 0 819
2011 771 17 4 15 10 0 1 0 818
2012 779 24 5 17 13 1 2 0 841
2013 740 17 4 19 10 1 14 0 805
2014 726 11 2 23 9 0 25 0 796
2015 697 12 2 35 8 1 37 0 792
2016 696 8 4 35 6 1 41 0 791
2017 651 11 4 29 6 2 38 0 741
2018 633 15 3 27 12 1 33 0 724
2019 694 18 1 40 11 0 47 0 811
2020 698 14 2 33 10 0 54 0 811
2021 667 12 6 35 19 0 50 0 789
2022 621 6 9 31 25 0 40 0 732
2023 597 10 4 38 21 0 46 0 716
2024 618 12 3 40 19 0 59 0 751

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alma Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 25.4 20.1 n/a
1989 520 32.0 16.2 n/a
1990 540 35.0 15.4 20.2
1991 559 32.1 17.4 20.8
1992 585 33.2 17.6 25
1993 617 33.0 18.7 25.6
1994 638 34.8 18.3 26.2
1995 633 36.9 17.2 31.6
1996 633 36.9 17.2 31.6
1997 675 40.2 16.8 29
1998 674 40.2 16.8 28.2
1999 693 26.7 26.0 38.2
2000 682 49.0 13.9 33.3
2001 674 50.0 13.5 36.2
2002 694 40.0 17.4 41.8
2003 694 40.0 17.4 41.8
2004 726 42.0 17.3 42.8
2005 762 43.0 17.7 45
2006 783 45.0 17.4 44.2
2007 773 52.0 14.9 54.7
2008 787 49.0 16.1 49
2009 778 56.0 13.9 49.5
2010 819 62.9 13.4 50.2
2011 818 57.8 14.1 52.9
2012 841 56.7 14.8 53.5
2013 805 58.4 13.7 51.9
2014 796 59.6 13.3 54.8
2015 792 57.0 13.8 55.4
2016 791 56.0 14.1 57
2017 741 56.6 13.0 31.3
2018 724 58.1 12.4 28.5
2019 811 59.8 13.5 49.2
2020 811 59.3 13.6 55.9
2021 789 68.7 11.4 60.2
2022 732 61.7 11.8 56.1
2023 716 60.9 11.7 44.3
2024 751 58.2 12.9 53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alma Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 25.4 20.1 n/a
1989 520 32.0 16.2 n/a
1990 540 35.0 15.4 20.2
1991 559 32.1 17.4 20.8
1992 585 33.2 17.6 25
1993 617 33.0 18.7 25.6
1994 638 34.8 18.3 26.2
1995 633 36.9 17.2 31.6
1996 633 36.9 17.2 31.6
1997 675 40.2 16.8 29
1998 674 40.2 16.8 28.2
1999 693 26.7 26.0 38.2
2000 682 49.0 13.9 33.3
2001 674 50.0 13.5 36.2
2002 694 40.0 17.4 41.8
2003 694 40.0 17.4 41.8
2004 726 42.0 17.3 42.8
2005 762 43.0 17.7 45
2006 783 45.0 17.4 44.2
2007 773 52.0 14.9 54.7
2008 787 49.0 16.1 49
2009 778 56.0 13.9 49.5
2010 819 62.9 13.4 50.2
2011 818 57.8 14.1 52.9
2012 841 56.7 14.8 53.5
2013 805 58.4 13.7 51.9
2014 796 59.6 13.3 54.8
2015 792 57.0 13.8 55.4
2016 791 56.0 14.1 57
2017 741 56.6 13.0 31.3
2018 724 58.1 12.4 28.5
2019 811 59.8 13.5 49.2
2020 811 59.3 13.6 55.9
2021 789 68.7 11.4 60.2
2022 732 61.7 11.8 56.1
2023 716 60.9 11.7 44.3
2024 751 58.2 12.9 53.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alma Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,119 (13.3%) $7,279 (86.7%) $8,398

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alma Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 105th of 330 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English (Alma Middle School)77.970
 7.9%
   6th Grade English (Alma School District)77.970
 7.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Alma Middle School)62.651.1
 11.5%
   6th Grade Math (Alma School District)62.651.1
 11.5%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Alma Middle School)56.843.8
 13%
   6th Grade Science (Alma School District)56.843.8
 13%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Alma Middle School)53.736.9
 16.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Alma School District)53.736.9
 16.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Alma Middle School)80.876.1
 4.7%
   7th Grade English (Alma School District)80.876.1
 4.7%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Alma Middle School)5044.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade Math (Alma School District)5044.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Alma Middle School)44.743.6
 1.1%
   7th Grade Science (Alma School District)44.743.6
 1.1%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Alma Middle School)37.431.8
 5.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Alma School District)37.431.8
 5.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Alma Middle School)79.877.4
 2.4%
   8th Grade English (Alma School District)79.877.4
 2.4%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Alma Middle School)55.657.5
 1.9%
   8th Grade Math (Alma School District)55.657.5
 1.9%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Alma Middle School)5441.2
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (Alma School District)5441.2
 12.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Alma Middle School)58.757
 1.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Alma School District)58.757
 1.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students811716
 11.7%
African American1810
 44.4%
American Indian1121
 90.9%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic4038
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White694597
 14%
Two or More Races4746
 2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%44.3%
 4.9%


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Students who attend Alma Middle School usually go on to attend Alma High School

Alma Middle School ranks 78th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Alma Middle School are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 751 students attended Alma Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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