Serving 184 students in grades 5-8, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
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Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy's student population of 184 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
95%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is ranked #425 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
184 students attend Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy offer ?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy part of?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is part of Mountainburg School District.
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