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Mena Middle School

320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 375 students in grades 6-8, Mena Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mena Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mena Middle School's student population of 375 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mena Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mena Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#179 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mena Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mena Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mena Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mena Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mena Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mena Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mena Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mena Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Mena Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mena Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mena Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mena Middle School's ranking?
Mena Middle School is ranked #179 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mena Middle School?
375 students attend Mena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mena Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mena Middle School?
Mena Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mena Middle School offer ?
Mena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mena Middle School part of?
Mena Middle School is part of Mena School District.

School Reviews
4   9/20/2018
My kids feel very comfortable with their 8th and 4th grade teachers, very helpful with their first week taking the time to get to know them has relaxed and better prepared them for the upcoming year with the new approach to some experimental classrooms as well, my kid is very happy with this.Safety is and always has been a priority in our school district; which as a parent it makes me feel great that my kids are in good and trustworthy hands.
- Posted by Parent - Jessica
2   11/29/2011
This school is the best! The children get a great education and they are beast at sports............ they are the best!
- Posted by Parent - autum

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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