Ruth Doyle Middle School

Summary:

Ruth Doyle Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-7 in Conway, Arkansas, which is part of the Conway School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ruth Doyle Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates around 50% or higher across all subject areas, significantly outpacing the state and district averages. The school also boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 15.3 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools in the same district. Additionally, the school has a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.59% to 48.06%, lower than some of its neighbors like Bob Courtway Middle School (72.09%) and Morrilton Intermediate School and Morrilton Junior High School (100%).

The consistent high performance of Ruth Doyle Middle School suggests the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to help students succeed. While the school's spending per student of $9,464 in the 2018-2019 school year is slightly lower than the nearby Maumelle Middle School ($11,523), it is higher than Carl Stuart Middle School ($8,750), indicating the school may have additional resources, programs, or strategies that contribute to its outstanding performance.

Detail:

Public 5-7

800 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034

(501) 450-6675

District: Conway School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,464

Students who attend Ruth Doyle Middle School usually attend:

High:

Conway High School

Feeder schools for Ruth Doyle Middle School:

Elementary:	Ida Burns Elementary School
	Woodrow Cummins Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 566

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.9%

African American:

24.9%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ruth Doyle Middle School ranks better than 93.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Conway School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.9%), African American (24.9%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Conway School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruth Doyle Middle School is 13.4, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Conway School District! (See more...)

Compare Ruth Doyle Middle School employs 42.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruth Doyle Middle School is $9,464. 2 middle schools in the Conway School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Ruth Doyle Middle School 23^rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Ruth Doyle Middle School in the ranking list.)

Conway School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway School District 42^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ruth Doyle Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2013	82.39	17^th	278	93.9%
2014	76.62	42^nd	280	85.0%
2015	89.67	11^th	275	96.0%
2016	78.15	35^th	312	88.8%
2017	86.34	16^th	315	94.9%
2018	88.34	18^th	318	94.3%
2019	86.38	28^th	319	91.2%
2021	87.57	22^nd	330	93.3%
2022	80.09	43^rd	318	86.5%
2023	81.28	42^nd	330	87.3%
2024	89.79	23^rd	335	93.1%

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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 Ruth Doyle Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	471	156	7	41	0	n/a	n/a	675
2006	502	145	6	43	3	n/a	n/a	699
2007	529	142	6	41	3	n/a	n/a	721
2008	522	144	11	47	2	n/a	n/a	726
2009	555	163	10	43	2	n/a	n/a	773
2010	540	164	12	55	1	0	3	775
2011	554	157	16	48	2	1	3	781
2012	553	151	14	56	3	2	9	788
2013	359	132	8	30	3	2	4	538
2014	348	136	8	44	1	0	8	545
2015	353	115	6	43	1	0	5	523
2016	353	119	9	48	1	0	9	539
2017	362	139	15	57	0	0	16	589
2018	369	133	11	55	0	1	15	584
2019	370	154	15	53	1	1	16	610
2020	377	144	14	47	0	1	23	606
2021	353	135	12	48	2	1	17	568
2022	344	140	10	37	3	0	28	562
2023	335	135	12	48	2	0	30	562
2024	322	141	12	55	0	0	36	566

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 Ruth Doyle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	675	38.0	17.8	33.9
2006	699	50.0	14.0	32.6
2007	721	53.0	13.6	31.6
2008	726	53.0	13.7	31.8
2009	773	51.0	15.2	32.2
2010	775	50.7	14.6	34.3
2011	781	46.8	16.6	35
2012	788	47.0	16.7	34
2013	538	39.6	13.5	44.4
2014	545	38.5	14.1	47.3
2015	523	38.0	13.7	44.7
2016	539	38.0	14.1	41.9
2017	589	37.7	15.6	18.7
2018	584	39.7	14.6	21.6
2019	610	38.2	15.9	40.8
2020	606	39.6	15.2	41.4
2021	568	36.9	15.3	48.1
2022	562	40.0	14.0	43.6
2023	562	41.0	13.6	47.9
2024	566	42.1	13.4	48.9

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 Ruth Doyle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	675	38.0	17.8	33.9
2006	699	50.0	14.0	32.6
2007	721	53.0	13.6	31.6
2008	726	53.0	13.7	31.8
2009	773	51.0	15.2	32.2
2010	775	50.7	14.6	34.3
2011	781	46.8	16.6	35
2012	788	47.0	16.7	34
2013	538	39.6	13.5	44.4
2014	545	38.5	14.1	47.3
2015	523	38.0	13.7	44.7
2016	539	38.0	14.1	41.9
2017	589	37.7	15.6	18.7
2018	584	39.7	14.6	21.6
2019	610	38.2	15.9	40.8
2020	606	39.6	15.2	41.4
2021	568	36.9	15.3	48.1
2022	562	40.0	14.0	43.6
2023	562	41.0	13.6	47.9
2024	566	42.1	13.4	48.9

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 Ruth Doyle Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,392 (14.7%)	$8,072 (85.3%)	$9,464

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruth Doyle Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 330 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	87.2	83.9	3.3%
5th Grade English (Conway School District)	80.3	78	2.3%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	78.7	52.3	26.4%
5th Grade Math (Conway School District)	62.9	42.3	20.6%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	62.6	57.2	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Conway School District)	51.3	46.3	5%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	66.3	56.1	10.2%
5th Grade Reading (Conway School District)	53.4	45.6	7.8%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	81.1	78.8	2.3%
6th Grade English (Conway School District)	77.8	74.8	3%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	75.6	55	20.6%
6th Grade Math (Conway School District)	64.4	46.3	18.1%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	63.2	53.5	9.7%
6th Grade Science (Conway School District)	57.6	46.4	11.2%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	53.7	50	3.7%
6th Grade Reading (Conway School District)	49.8	44.4	5.4%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	86.9	82.7	4.2%
7th Grade English (Conway School District)	84.6	82.5	2.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	69.8	47	22.8%
7th Grade Math (Conway School District)	61.9	44.3	17.6%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	64.3	55.1	9.2%
7th Grade Science (Conway School District)	55.1	50.7	4.4%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Ruth Doyle Middle School)	56	48.6	7.4%
7th Grade Reading (Conway School District)	50.4	42.4	8%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	610	562	7.9%
African American	154	135	12.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	15	12	20%
Hispanic	53	48	9.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	370	335	9.5%
Two or More Races	16	30	87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	47.9%	7%

Schools Near Ruth Doyle 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 Science (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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th 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 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ruth Doyle Middle School	Public	5-7	800 Padgett Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-6675	566	42	13.4	48.9%	322 (56.9%)	141 (24.9%)	55 (9.7%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.4%)	89.8	23^rd of 335 public middle schools	93.1%		81.3	42^nd of 330 public middle schools	87.3%	19		56.1	55.6	47.4		52.9		54.4	55.6	46.1		52.0		55.0	52.6	50.2		52.6				50.0	57.9	52.4		53.5	$9,464	$1,392	$8,072
Carl Stuart Middle School	Public	5-7	2745 Carl Stuart Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 329-2782	750	47	15.8	54.8%	366 (48.8%)	245 (32.7%)	81 (10.8%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.5%)	82	37^th of 335 public middle schools	89.0%		76.1	61^st of 330 public middle schools	81.5%	24		50.9	50.0	42.6		47.9		49.4	47.5	41.0		46.1		38.6	48.3	44.3		43.5				53.3	47.4	50.2		50.5	$8,750	$966	$7,783
Bob Courtway Middle School	Public	5-7	1200 Bob Courtway Dr	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-4832	497	34	14.4	76.9%	170 (34.2%)	157 (31.6%)	127 (25.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.8%)	45	186^th of 335 public middle schools	44.5%		58.3	145^th of 330 public middle schools	56.1%	41		32.4	31.3	32.5		32.1		33.3	31.1	30.7		31.7		27.4	25.2	27.7		26.8				30.3	26.5	36.4		31.5	$9,869	$1,076	$8,793
Ray/Phyllis Simon Middle School	Public	5-7	1601 Siebenmorgan Rd	Conway	72032	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 513-6120	498	37	13.6	60.6%	235 (47.2%)	161 (32.3%)	48 (9.6%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.6%)	77.1	51^st of 335 public middle schools	84.8%		66.4	96^th of 330 public middle schools	70.9%	45		48.6	42.4	43.5		44.9		43.7	40.8	43.8		42.7		38.4	42.8	39.9		40.4				43.7	50.0	48.4		47.3	$11,523	$2,559	$8,964
Mayflower Middle School	Public	5-8	18 Eagle Cir	Mayflower	72106	Faulkner County	Mayflower School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 470-2111	322	24	13.5	51.9%	252 (78.3%)	28 (8.7%)	17 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.5%)	50.4	154^th of 335 public middle schools	54.0%		55.3	155^th of 330 public middle schools	53.0%	1		27.4	36.3	26.5	33.3	31.1		24.2	35.1	25.3	34.4	30.1		32.3	28.8	27.7	35.0	30.9				35.5	36.3	30.1	33.3	33.7	$8,613	$1,417	$7,196
Greenbrier Middle School	Public	6-7	13 School Dr	Greenbrier	72058	Faulkner County	Greenbrier School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 679-2113	620	36	17.3	40.8%	545 (87.9%)	15 (2.4%)	34 (5.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	90.5	19^th of 335 public middle schools	94.3%		90.4	14^th of 330 public middle schools	95.8%	5			50.0	54.0		52.1			47.1	51.0		49.1			48.2	63.3		56.0					51.5	59.4		55.6	$8,552	$1,638	$6,914
Morrilton Junior High School	Public	7-8	1400 Poor Farm Rd	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 354-9437	341	31	11.1	100.0%	224 (65.7%)	56 (16.4%)	36 (10.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.7%)	76.5	53^rd of 335 public middle schools	84.2%		71.4	77^th of 330 public middle schools	76.7%	24				43.0	36.7	40.1				43.6	39.9	41.9				38.5	40.9	39.5	86.8	86.8				48.6	46.2	47.5	$10,545	$996	$9,548
Morrilton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1907 Poor Farm Rd	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 354-9476	532	32	16.3	100.0%	338 (63.5%)	97 (18.2%)	34 (6.4%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.5%)								(n/a)	40.0	38.5	28.6			35.9	42.4	39.2	29.9			37.4	48.6	44.5	36.0			43.2			35.1	30.9	27.3			31.2	$8,310	$1,553	$6,757
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School	Public	4-6	98 S Mt Olive Rd	Vilonia	72173	Faulkner County	Vilonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 796-4643	612	32	19.1	44.6%	543 (88.7%)	30 (4.9%)	26 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)								(n/a)	58.4	47.6	47.9			51.3	57.9	47.6	48.0			51.1	44.7	44.5	41.5			43.5			60.9	43.6	40.2			48.0	$7,859	$1,448	$6,412
Maumelle Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	4-7	900 Edgewood Drive	Maumelle	72113	Pulaski County	Academics Plus Public Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 851-3333	597	28	21.2	25.0%	406 (68.0%)	111 (18.6%)	17 (2.8%)	28 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.4%)	87.6	26^th of 335 public middle schools	92.2%					(n/a)	50.0	45.8	60.4	51.1		51.9	50.0	46.4	55.9	50.4		50.6	55.3	43.9	44.1	54.2		49.1			61.9	45.2	44.1	50.4		50.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth Doyle Middle School

What high school do graduates of Ruth Doyle Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ruth Doyle Middle School usually go on to attend Conway High School

What district is Ruth Doyle Middle School in?

Conway School District

What is the racial makeup of Ruth Doyle Middle School?

Students at Ruth Doyle Middle School are 57% White, 25% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Ruth Doyle Middle School a good school?

Yes. Ruth Doyle Middle School ranks in the top 6.9% of Arkansas middle schools.

How many students attend Ruth Doyle Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 566 students attended Ruth Doyle Middle School.

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