Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, Pulaski Heights Middle School 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 38% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Pulaski Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Pulaski Heights Middle School's student population of 548 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Pulaski Heights Middle School 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 Pulaski Heights Middle School is 0.56, 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
#338 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
55%
19%
White
38%
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
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Pulaski Heights Middle School is ranked #338 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Pulaski Heights Middle School often compared to?
Pulaski Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Heights Stem Academy, Pinnacle View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pulaski Heights Middle School?
548 students attend Pulaski Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pulaski Heights Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski Heights Middle School?
Pulaski Heights Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pulaski Heights Middle School offer ?
Pulaski Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pulaski Heights Middle School part of?
Pulaski Heights Middle School is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Pulaski Heights Middle School located?
Pulaski Heights Middle School is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 3 other public schools located in Hillcrest.
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