Gentry Middle School

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Gentry Middle School ranks 185 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gentry Middle School is a public middle school serving 375 students in grades 6-8 in Gentry, Arkansas, which is part of the Gentry School District. While the district is ranked 86 out of 252 in the state, Gentry Middle School faces some challenges, with test scores generally below state and district averages across subjects and grade levels.

For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.5% of Gentry Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% statewide. In math, the proficiency rate was 26.1% compared to 36.4% statewide. Additionally, Gentry Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.79% in 2020-2021 to 60.27% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school stands out with a very high proficiency rate in Algebra, at 85% in 2023-2024, compared to the district and state averages of around 30%.

Gentry Middle School's performance lags behind many of the nearby schools, particularly those in the Bentonville and Gravette school districts. For example, Ardis Ann Middle School in Bentonville had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (57.8%), Math (65.1%), and Science (57.6%) compared to Gentry Middle School. The high free/reduced lunch rate at Gentry Middle School suggests that the school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance compared to nearby schools with lower poverty rates.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1265 Pioneer Ln
Gentry, AR 72734

(479) 736-2251

District: Gentry School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
185^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,963

Students who attend Gentry Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gentry High School

Feeder schools for Gentry Middle School:

Elementary:	Gentry Intermediate School
	Gentry Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.5%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Two or more races:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gentry Middle School ranks worse than 55.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gentry Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gentry Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Gentry Middle School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gentry Middle School is $8,963.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Gentry Middle School 185^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Gentry Middle School in the ranking list.)

Gentry School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gentry School District 86^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gentry Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	68.53	63^rd	208	69.7%
2006	76.48	32^nd	206	84.5%
2007	79.38	23^rd	225	89.8%
2008	79.57	33^rd	223	85.2%
2009	77.21	37^th	240	84.6%
2010	68.57	71^st	254	72.0%
2011	75.55	48^th	264	81.8%
2012	79.89	22^nd	265	91.7%
2013	69.86	81^st	278	70.9%
2014	73.53	54^th	280	80.7%
2015	88.51	15^th	275	94.5%
2016	74.88	50^th	312	84.0%
2017	73.25	56^th	315	82.2%
2018	75.33	56^th	318	82.4%
2019	67.05	96^th	319	69.9%
2021	59.95	127^th	330	61.5%
2022	53.68	151^st	318	52.5%
2023	52.39	170^th	330	48.5%
2024	45.03	185^th	335	44.8%

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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 Gentry Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	316	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	316
1989	317	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1990	321	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	322
1991	318	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	324
1992	328	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	330
1993	327	0	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	335
1994	353	0	0	5	8	n/a	n/a	366
1995	253	0	0	9	8	n/a	n/a	270
1996	253	0	0	9	8	n/a	n/a	270
1997	260	0	2	13	18	n/a	n/a	293
1998	247	1	1	8	20	n/a	n/a	277
1999	255	1	3	8	23	n/a	n/a	290
2000	263	1	2	8	22	n/a	n/a	296
2001	282	1	4	11	22	n/a	n/a	320
2002	234	0	7	14	22	n/a	n/a	277
2003	234	0	7	14	22	n/a	n/a	277
2004	257	1	25	21	22	n/a	n/a	326
2005	260	0	29	31	23	n/a	n/a	343
2006	250	0	35	34	20	n/a	n/a	339
2007	230	0	27	35	21	n/a	n/a	313
2008	204	0	25	32	24	n/a	n/a	285
2009	216	2	19	45	27	n/a	n/a	309
2010	221	2	20	52	36	0	5	336
2011	244	1	24	47	36	0	6	358
2012	238	1	29	47	25	0	12	352
2013	258	0	26	35	34	0	11	364
2014	248	1	28	40	29	1	17	364
2015	235	0	20	39	17	0	16	327
2016	210	2	29	48	14	0	18	321
2017	191	3	29	48	12	0	11	294
2018	227	7	26	53	13	0	16	342
2019	228	3	25	55	11	0	21	343
2020	235	1	29	59	15	0	26	365
2021	241	1	32	62	17	0	29	382
2022	225	1	32	69	12	1	28	368
2023	217	3	23	70	14	2	46	375
2024	225	5	30	63	12	7	56	398

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 Gentry Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	316	21.5	14.6	n/a
1989	317	26.0	12.1	n/a
1990	322	26.0	12.3	26.7
1991	324	21.4	15.1	21
1992	330	20.0	16.5	11.5
1993	335	20.5	16.3	25.4
1994	366	22.9	16.0	28.7
1995	270	19.4	13.9	21.5
1996	270	19.4	13.9	21.5
1997	293	19.8	14.8	34.5
1998	277	19.8	14.0	35.4
1999	290	10.4	27.9	43.1
2000	296	29.0	10.2	44.9
2001	320	27.0	11.9	51.6
2002	277	21.0	13.2	43.3
2003	277	21.0	13.2	43.3
2004	326	22.0	14.8	48.8
2005	343	19.0	18.1	51.3
2006	339	24.0	14.1	54.9
2007	313	30.0	10.4	59.4
2008	285	32.0	8.9	61.8
2009	309	32.0	9.7	58.9
2010	336	30.4	10.8	61.9
2011	358	25.9	13.8	65.6
2012	352	26.2	13.4	65.6
2013	364	26.1	13.9	68.1
2014	364	26.2	13.8	63.5
2015	327	24.0	13.6	56.6
2016	321	26.0	12.3	62
2017	294	27.9	10.5	42.5
2018	342	26.5	12.8	44.4
2019	343	28.1	12.2	63.6
2020	365	24.6	14.8	62.2
2021	382	28.2	13.5	50.8
2022	368	27.8	13.2	57.6
2023	375	30.0	12.4	60.3
2024	398	29.7	13.3	59

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 Gentry Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	316	21.5	14.6	n/a
1989	317	26.0	12.1	n/a
1990	322	26.0	12.3	26.7
1991	324	21.4	15.1	21
1992	330	20.0	16.5	11.5
1993	335	20.5	16.3	25.4
1994	366	22.9	16.0	28.7
1995	270	19.4	13.9	21.5
1996	270	19.4	13.9	21.5
1997	293	19.8	14.8	34.5
1998	277	19.8	14.0	35.4
1999	290	10.4	27.9	43.1
2000	296	29.0	10.2	44.9
2001	320	27.0	11.9	51.6
2002	277	21.0	13.2	43.3
2003	277	21.0	13.2	43.3
2004	326	22.0	14.8	48.8
2005	343	19.0	18.1	51.3
2006	339	24.0	14.1	54.9
2007	313	30.0	10.4	59.4
2008	285	32.0	8.9	61.8
2009	309	32.0	9.7	58.9
2010	336	30.4	10.8	61.9
2011	358	25.9	13.8	65.6
2012	352	26.2	13.4	65.6
2013	364	26.1	13.9	68.1
2014	364	26.2	13.8	63.5
2015	327	24.0	13.6	56.6
2016	321	26.0	12.3	62
2017	294	27.9	10.5	42.5
2018	342	26.5	12.8	44.4
2019	343	28.1	12.2	63.6
2020	365	24.6	14.8	62.2
2021	382	28.2	13.5	50.8
2022	368	27.8	13.2	57.6
2023	375	30.0	12.4	60.3
2024	398	29.7	13.3	59

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 Gentry Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,482 (16.5%)	$7,480 (83.5%)	$8,963

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gentry Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 96^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 170^th of 330 Middle schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Gentry Middle School)	75.6	58.7	16.9%
6th Grade English (Gentry School District)	75.6	58.7	16.9%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Gentry Middle School)	52.9	35.9	17%
6th Grade Math (Gentry School District)	52.9	35.9	17%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Gentry Middle School)	40.6	37.5	3.1%
6th Grade Science (Gentry School District)	40.6	37.5	3.1%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Gentry Middle School)	35.7	33.6	2.1%
6th Grade Reading (Gentry School District)	35.7	33.6	2.1%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Gentry Middle School)	88.7	81.9	6.8%
7th Grade English (Gentry School District)	88.7	81.9	6.8%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Gentry Middle School)	66.9	36.2	30.7%
7th Grade Math (Gentry School District)	66.9	36.2	30.7%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Gentry Middle School)	58.3	41.9	16.4%
7th Grade Science (Gentry School District)	58.3	41.9	16.4%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Gentry Middle School)	46.1	37.1	9%
7th Grade Reading (Gentry School District)	46.1	37.1	9%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Gentry Middle School)	76.3	70.7	5.6%
8th Grade English (Gentry School District)	76.3	70.7	5.6%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Gentry Middle School)	63.6	35.3	28.3%
8th Grade Math (Gentry School District)	63.6	35.3	28.3%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Gentry Middle School)	50.8	36.8	14%
8th Grade Science (Gentry School District)	50.8	36.8	14%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Gentry Middle School)	57.6	53.4	4.2%
8th Grade Reading (Gentry School District)	57.6	53.4	4.2%
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	343	375	9.3%
African American	3	3
American Indian	11	14	27.3%
Asian	25	23	8%
Hispanic	55	70	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	228	217	4.8%
Two or More Races	21	46	119%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.6%	60.3%	3.3%

Schools Near Gentry 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)					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 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 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	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
Gentry Middle School	Public	6-8	1265 Pioneer Ln	Gentry	72734	Benton County	Gentry School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 736-2251	398	30	13.3	59.0%	225 (56.5%)	5 (1.3%)	63 (15.8%)	30 (7.5%)	12 (3.0%)	7 (1.8%)	56 (14.1%)	45	185^th of 335 public middle schools	44.8%		52.4	170^th of 330 public middle schools	48.5%	15		21.7	27.9	38.3	28.5		22.9	27.9	37.4	28.8		22.3	24.1	34.7	26.1		85.0	85.0				28.3	30.3	53.1	36.2	$8,963	$1,482	$7,480
Siloam Springs Intermediate School	Public	5-6	1500 N Mt Olive St	Siloam Springs	72761	Benton County	Siloam Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 524-8152	695	39	17.9	61.7%	323 (46.5%)	5 (0.7%)	255 (36.7%)	19 (2.7%)	31 (4.5%)	8 (1.2%)	54 (7.8%)								(n/a)	31.7	36.7			34.4	32.2	35.8			34.2	36.7	47.1			42.4						32.6	36.6			34.8	$8,077	$1,418	$6,659
Decatur Middle School	Public	5-8	1498 Stadium Ave	Decatur	72722	Benton County	Decatur School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 752-3986	156	15	10.4	100.0%	61 (39.1%)	2 (1.3%)	64 (41.0%)	14 (9.0%)	4 (2.6%)	9 (5.8%)	2 (1.3%)	22.2	280^th of 335 public middle schools	16.4%		33.6	239^th of 330 public middle schools	27.6%	41	11.1	21.6	5.7	29.5	17.7	11.1	18.9	5.7	27.3	16.5	5.6	16.2	11.4	14.3	12.0						13.9	21.6	11.1	29.6	19.6	$9,606	$1,635	$7,971
Siloam Springs Middle School	Public	7-8	1500 N Mt Olive	Siloam Springs	72761	Benton County	Siloam Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 524-6184	696	46	15.1	56.8%	329 (47.3%)	15 (2.2%)	231 (33.2%)	23 (3.3%)	34 (4.9%)	12 (1.7%)	52 (7.5%)	56.8	121^st of 335 public middle schools	63.9%		62.2	116^th of 330 public middle schools	64.8%	5			31.7	31.8	31.7			33.4	32.7	33.1			35.5	22.1	29.9		73.7	73.7					38.3	39.6	39.0	$10,189	$1,521	$8,668
Gravette Middle School	Public	6-8	607 Dallas SE	Gravette	72736	Benton County	Gravette School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 787-4160	521	39	13.2	42.6%	446 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.3%)	12 (2.3%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.1%)	83.4	36^th of 335 public middle schools	89.3%		85.3	28^th of 330 public middle schools	91.5%	8		44.9	37.0	47.6	43.0		44.9	39.3	48.7	44.2		47.7	50.9	54.3	50.7		84.8	85.7				50.6	46.2	61.3	52.5	$9,114	$1,175	$7,939
Grimsley Junior High School	Public	7-8	850 N Vaughn Rd	Centerton	72713	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 360-7500	906	56	16.2	22.1%	578 (63.8%)	38 (4.2%)	142 (15.7%)	71 (7.8%)	9 (1.0%)	9 (1.0%)	59 (6.5%)	92.5	16^th of 335 public middle schools	95.2%		85.5	27^th of 330 public middle schools	91.8%	11			52.6	52.8	52.7			50.2	51.8	50.9			65.6	47.3	58.6	100.0	77.1	78.7	100.0	100.0			54.7	57.2	56.0
J. William Fulbright Junior High School	Public	7-8	5303 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5000	674	47	14.3	11.7%	440 (65.3%)	17 (2.5%)	79 (11.7%)	100 (14.8%)	11 (1.6%)	6 (0.9%)	21 (3.1%)	96.5	9^th of 335 public middle schools	97.3%		97.2	4^th of 330 public middle schools	98.8%	5			71.3	58.1	64.5			71.3	57.4	64.2			80.3	49.3	69.7	100.0	77.7	81.0	100.0	100.0			70.4	70.1	70.2	$9,646	$1,132	$8,513
Creekside Middle School	Public	5-6	2901 SW 28th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9600	757	37	20.3	24.3%	480 (63.4%)	21 (2.8%)	118 (15.6%)	87 (11.5%)	10 (1.3%)	6 (0.8%)	35 (4.6%)								(n/a)	54.1	48.3			51.3	54.4	47.8			51.1	59.0	62.2			60.6						52.9	51.4			52.1	$10,528	$1,926	$8,601
Bright Field Middle School	Public	5-6	5101 SW Bright Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7200	670	33	20.1	6.1%	447 (66.7%)	18 (2.7%)	57 (8.5%)	111 (16.6%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.3%)								(n/a)	72.8	71.7			72.3	72.3	70.8			71.5	73.5	82.6			78.0						72.6	69.6			71.1	$8,741	$885	$7,856
Ardis Ann Middle School	Public	5-6	3400 Hwy 72 W	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5510	588	37	16.0	16.7%	423 (71.9%)	30 (5.1%)	59 (10.0%)	36 (6.1%)	7 (1.2%)	6 (1.0%)	27 (4.6%)								(n/a)	54.8	60.4			57.8	55.0	59.0			57.1	60.2	69.2			65.1						56.9	58.3			57.6	$8,506	$1,254	$7,252

Frequently Asked Questions about Gentry Middle School

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Gentry Middle School ranks 185^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gentry Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Gentry Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Gentry Middle School attend?

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

What district is Gentry Middle School in?

Gentry School District

What is the racial makeup of Gentry Middle School?

Students at Gentry Middle School are 57% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

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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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