Summary:
The Mountain Home School District in Arkansas is home to one middle school, Pinkston Middle School, which serves 546 students in grades 6 and 7 and has established itself as a top-performing school in the state.
Pinkston Middle School is a standout academic leader, ranking 36th out of 327 middle schools in Arkansas for the 2025-2026 school year, placing it in the 89th percentile. The school consistently outperforms both the district and state averages in every subject. Mathematics is a clear strength, with 60.5% of students proficient—16.4 percentage points above the state average. The school also saw dramatic year-over-year improvements between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, with proficiency gains of over 10 points in English Language Arts and Reading, and nearly 10 points in Mathematics. Notably, the school avoids the common "6th grade dip," as 7th graders scored significantly higher in Mathematics (64%) than 6th graders (56.8%).
Despite nearly 40% of students being economically disadvantaged, Pinkston Middle School performs in the top 11% of all middle schools statewide, indicating effective support for student achievement across different backgrounds. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1 and spends $11,311 per student. In every test category, the school's proficiency rates exceed the district average, confirming it is the academic engine driving the district's performance in these grades. For parents, this school offers a strong, improving academic environment with particular excellence in mathematics.
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