Bauxite Middle School

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Bauxite Middle School ranks 91 st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bauxite Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Bauxite School District, located in Bauxite, AR. With 369 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in key academic areas and maintains a strong statewide ranking.

Bauxite Middle School stands out for its academic performance, with 46.3% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics and 44% proficient or better in ATLAS/Science, compared to state averages of 36.4% and 35.6%, respectively. The school's strong statewide ranking, placing 91 out of 335 middle schools in Arkansas, has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Bauxite Middle School's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 19.8 over the past 3 years, suggests the school is able to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.

When compared to nearby schools, East End Middle School and Cloverdale Middle School, Bauxite Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. Furthermore, the school's free/reduced lunch rate of around 38-39% is lower than some of the surrounding schools, indicating a more economically diverse student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance despite having a lower spending per student ($7,149 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6725 Benton St
Bauxite, AR 72011

(501) 557-5491

District: Bauxite School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,149

Students who attend Bauxite Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bauxite High School

Feeder schools for Bauxite Middle School:

Elementary:

Pine Haven Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 381

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bauxite Middle School ranks better than 72.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bauxite Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Bauxite Middle School employs 24.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bauxite Middle School is $7,149.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bauxite Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bauxite Middle School 91^st of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Bauxite Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bauxite School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bauxite School District 108^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bauxite Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2014	53.42	142^nd	280	49.3%
2015	35.28	181^st	275	34.2%
2016	53.68	140^th	312	55.1%
2017	47.24	176^th	315	44.1%
2018	60.55	131^st	318	58.8%
2019	70.20	79^th	319	75.2%
2021	71.27	68^th	330	79.4%
2022	68.65	86^th	318	73.0%
2023	63.90	111^th	330	66.4%
2024	64.27	91^st	335	72.8%

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bauxite Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	476	7	1	11	0	1	496
2013	470	8	2	19	0	5	504
2014	462	13	2	15	1	7	500
2015	469	15	2	16	2	6	510
2016	361	9	1	14	3	2	390
2017	363	11	1	23	1	2	401
2018	338	7	1	22	1	2	371
2019	350	6	2	18	1	3	380
2020	346	8	3	19	3	1	380
2021	362	15	1	21	1	2	402
2022	343	14	0	14	1	1	373
2023	336	8	0	17	0	8	369
2024	340	5	3	22	1	10	381

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 Bauxite Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	496	30.1	16.4	42.9
2013	504	29.8	16.8	47.6
2014	500	26.4	18.9	47.4
2015	510	27.0	18.8	44.1
2016	390	21.0	18.5	43.3
2017	401	20.0	20.0	23.7
2018	371	19.4	19.0	23.7
2019	380	19.3	19.6	44.5
2020	380	21.2	17.8	42.1
2021	402	20.2	19.8	38.8
2022	373	23.9	15.5	36.5
2023	369	22.1	16.6	38.8
2024	381	24.9	15.2	42.5

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 Bauxite Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	496	30.1	16.4	42.9
2013	504	29.8	16.8	47.6
2014	500	26.4	18.9	47.4
2015	510	27.0	18.8	44.1
2016	390	21.0	18.5	43.3
2017	401	20.0	20.0	23.7
2018	371	19.4	19.0	23.7
2019	380	19.3	19.6	44.5
2020	380	21.2	17.8	42.1
2021	402	20.2	19.8	38.8
2022	373	23.9	15.5	36.5
2023	369	22.1	16.6	38.8
2024	381	24.9	15.2	42.5

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 Bauxite Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$869 (12.2%)	$6,281 (87.9%)	$7,149

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bauxite Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 79^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 111^th of 330 Middle schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Bauxite Middle School)	81	74.1	6.9%
6th Grade English (Bauxite School District)	81	74.1	6.9%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bauxite Middle School)	63.6	45	18.6%
6th Grade Math (Bauxite School District)	63.6	45	18.6%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bauxite Middle School)	58.3	40.9	17.4%
6th Grade Science (Bauxite School District)	58.3	40.9	17.4%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bauxite Middle School)	59.9	45	14.9%
6th Grade Reading (Bauxite School District)	59.9	45	14.9%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Bauxite Middle School)	89	70.8	18.2%
7th Grade English (Bauxite School District)	89.1	70.2	18.9%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Bauxite Middle School)	57.6	36.7	20.9%
7th Grade Math (Bauxite School District)	57.1	36.3	20.8%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Bauxite Middle School)	55.1	35	20.1%
7th Grade Science (Bauxite School District)	54.6	34.7	19.9%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Bauxite Middle School)	51.7	35.8	15.9%
7th Grade Reading (Bauxite School District)	51.2	35.5	15.7%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Bauxite Middle School)	75.4	79.1	3.7%
8th Grade English (Bauxite School District)	74.3	78.6	4.3%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Bauxite Middle School)	37.6	43.5	5.9%
8th Grade Math (Bauxite School District)	37	42.7	5.7%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Bauxite Middle School)	43.7	46.5	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Bauxite School District)	43	45.8	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Bauxite Middle School)	47.7	61.2	13.5%
8th Grade Reading (Bauxite School District)	46.9	60.3	13.4%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	380	369	2.9%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	18	17	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	350	336	4%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.5%	38.8%	5.7%

Schools Near Bauxite Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)						ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bauxite Middle School	Public	6-8	6725 Benton St	Bauxite	72011	Saline County	Bauxite School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 557-5491	381	25	15.2	42.5%	340 (89.2%)	5 (1.3%)	22 (5.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	64.3	91^st of 335 public middle schools	72.8%		63.9	111^th of 330 public middle schools	66.4%	20			40.2	29.0	33.3		34.5			35.3	27.2	30.8		31.3			59.2	45.5	25.3	46.3	48.6		48.6					50.0	39.7	41.0	44.0			$7,149	$869	$6,281
Benton Middle School	Public	5-7	204 N Cox St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 776-5740	1,380	80	17.2	40.4%	1,022 (74.1%)	153 (11.1%)	131 (9.5%)	8 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.6%)	60.5	104^th of 335 public middle schools	69.0%		70.7	84^th of 330 public middle schools	74.5%	20		39.1	26.2	36.1			34.0		41.3	28.9	37.3			36.0		44.9	39.7	54.5		46.5							44.6	32.4	43.3		40.4			$6,432	$720	$5,712
Bryant Middle School	Public	6-7	412 Woodland Dr	Bryant	72022	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 847-5651	773	50	15.5	60.7%	362 (46.8%)	232 (30.0%)	143 (18.5%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	57.5	119^th of 335 public middle schools	64.5%		65.5	106^th of 330 public middle schools	67.9%	13			36.2	31.8			34.1			34.9	32.9			33.9			34.4	42.3		38.3								33.3	38.4		35.9			$8,606	$1,524	$7,082
Bethel Middle School	Public	6-7	5415 Northlake Rd	Alexander	72002	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 316-0937	758	43	17.8	39.7%	454 (59.9%)	98 (12.9%)	157 (20.7%)	23 (3.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.8%)	80.8	39^th of 335 public middle schools	88.4%		87.4	21^st of 330 public middle schools	93.6%	18			44.8	44.5			44.7			44.3	44.0			44.2			49.9	49.7		49.8								42.8	45.4		44.0			$8,607	$1,185	$7,422
Harmony Grove Middle School	Public	4-6	2621 Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 860-6796	269	17	16.2	37.9%	229 (85.1%)	7 (2.6%)	16 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)								(n/a)	32.6	38.3	40.7				37.2	32.6	37.3	39.6				36.5	36.0	33.0	46.2			38.3						43.9	38.3	44.0			42.0			$7,770	$928	$6,842
Harmony Grove Junior High School	Public	7-9	2621 Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	Harmony Grove School Dist(Saline)	No	No	No	No	(501) 778-6907	291	23	12.6	31.3%	259 (89.0%)	7 (2.4%)	15 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	70.4	74^th of 335 public middle schools	77.9%		76.9	57^th of 330 public middle schools	82.7%	17				37.0	39.3	39.6	38.6				39.0	40.5	39.6	39.7				46.0	23.0	38.5	58.3	15.5	29.9	61.8	61.8				38.0	52.4	44.6	100.0	100.0	$6,746	$494	$6,252
Mabelvale Middle School	Public	6-8	10811 Mabelvale W Rd	Mabelvale	72103	Saline County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3000	565	42	13.3	86.5%	33 (5.8%)	346 (61.2%)	174 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	4.2	332^nd of 335 public middle schools	0.9%		3.8	324^th of 330 public middle schools	1.8%	8			7.8	5.2	5.6		6.2			6.7	7.3	6.6		6.9			4.5	5.8	3.3	4.5								3.9	5.7	6.0	5.2			$13,594	$2,705	$10,889
East End Middle School	Public	6-8	24554 Hwy 167	Hensley	72065	Saline County	Sheridan School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 261-6565	430	28	15.2	50.2%	338 (78.6%)	11 (2.6%)	49 (11.4%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	70.3	75^th of 335 public middle schools	77.6%		58.8	142^nd of 330 public middle schools	57.0%	67			31.9	46.2	37.5		38.5			31.9	45.9	35.7		37.9			28.6	53.5	44.9	42.0	71.4		71.4					33.3	59.6	51.8	48.1
Cloverdale Middle School	Public	6-8	6300 Hinkson Rd	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-2500	655	49	13.4	88.4%	28 (4.3%)	368 (56.2%)	244 (37.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	4.8	329^th of 335 public middle schools	1.8%		2.6	327^th of 330 public middle schools	0.9%	2			7.4	6.6	8.0		7.3			7.3	8.3	7.9		7.8			6.3	2.6	1.7	3.6	8.7		8.7					7.3	6.9	10.5	8.1			$15,678	$3,004	$12,674
Glen Rose Middle School	Public	5-8	14334 Hwy 67	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Glen Rose School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-3694	327	22	15.0	55.7%	300 (91.7%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	44.6	189^th of 335 public middle schools	43.6%		47.2	189^th of 330 public middle schools	42.7%			26.0	25.4	19.7	30.4		25.4		27.3	27.0	22.1	32.6		27.3		28.6	39.7	39.5	26.4	33.7	71.4		71.4				28.6	27.0	30.2	34.8	30.5			$7,040	$353	$6,687

Frequently Asked Questions about Bauxite Middle School

What high school do graduates of Bauxite Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Bauxite Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Bauxite Middle School.

Is Bauxite Middle School a good school?

Bauxite Middle School ranks 91^st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Bauxite Middle School in?

Bauxite School District

What is the racial makeup of Bauxite Middle School?

Students at Bauxite Middle School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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