Summary:
Quitman, Arkansas is home to a single middle school, Quitman Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a total enrollment of 210 students in the Quitman School District.
Quitman Middle School shows a mix of strengths and challenges. A major bright spot is Science, where the school consistently outperforms the state average—49% of students were proficient in 2025-2026 compared to the state's 44%. The 8th grade class is particularly strong, exceeding state averages in every subject tested, including Mathematics (46.4% vs. 36.2%) and Science (56.4% vs. 42.9%). Additionally, the school excels in Algebra, with a 65.4% proficiency rate in 2024-2025, more than double the state average of 30.9%. However, the school's state ranking has declined significantly, dropping from the 79th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 56th percentile in 2025-2026, even though its own test scores have remained relatively stable. This suggests other schools across Arkansas are improving at a faster pace.
A key area of concern is a noticeable "7th grade slump." In 2025-2026, 7th graders scored far below their 6th and 8th grade peers in every subject, with Reading proficiency dropping to just 18.3% compared to 41.1% for 6th graders. This pattern warrants investigation into potential curriculum or instructional gaps. Overall, the school operates with moderate resources—spending $5,918 per student with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio—and a moderate economic disadvantage rate of 54.76% free/reduced lunch. While the school has clear strengths in Science and Algebra, the declining rank and the 7th grade performance dip are important factors for parents to consider.
Thank you for your feedback!