Serving 800 students in grades 6-8, Dora Kimmons Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 800 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Dora Kimmons Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora Kimmons Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dora Kimmons Middle School?
800 students attend Dora Kimmons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dora Kimmons Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora Kimmons Middle School?
Dora Kimmons Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dora Kimmons Middle School offer ?
Dora Kimmons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dora Kimmons Middle School part of?
If you want your child to succeed, don't send them here. There are a lot of minority children that attend this school, and from my experience, there set up to fail. No help. No concern. The teachers could care less whether the child passes or not. Voicing your concern doesn't do much, it's basically brushed under the rug. I give this school 2 stars, and that's me being nice.
- Posted by Parent - Disappointed Parent
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 800 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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