Serving 157 students in grades 6-8, Palestine-wheatley 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Palestine-wheatley Middle School?
157 students attend Palestine-wheatley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Palestine-wheatley Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palestine-wheatley Middle School?
Palestine-wheatley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palestine-wheatley Middle School offer ?
Palestine-wheatley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palestine-wheatley Middle School part of?
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