Summary:
The Greenbrier School District in Arkansas is home to one middle school, Greenbrier Middle School, which serves 583 students in grades 6 and 7 and stands out as a top-tier academic performer in the state.
Greenbrier Middle School is a clear academic standout, consistently ranking in the top 5% of all Arkansas middle schools (96th percentile) for the past three years, with its state ranking improving from 19th to 12th out of 327 schools. The school achieves exceptional results across all subjects, with 2025-2026 proficiency rates dramatically exceeding state averages: 68.5% in Mathematics (state: 44.1%), 71% in Science (state: 44%), 62.8% in English Language Arts (state: 39.4%), and 60.9% in Reading (state: 40.4%). Notably, the school has shown significant year-over-year growth, with double-digit gains in Mathematics (+10.3 points) and Science (+8.2 points) between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
A key finding is that 7th grade serves as a "breakout" year, with 7th graders outperforming 6th graders by substantial margins in every subject—most notably a 14.2-point gap in Math (75.3% vs. 61.1%) and an 11.4-point gap in Reading (66.4% vs. 55%). Science emerges as the school's strongest subject, with 7th graders achieving a 76% proficiency rate, the highest for any grade or subject. The school achieves these top-tier results while serving a student population where nearly half (46.66%) are eligible for free or reduced lunch, and with a per-student spending of $9,573—a figure that suggests effective resource allocation rather than excessive funding drives its success. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1, Greenbrier Middle School demonstrates that high achievement is attainable through strong instructional strategies and a supportive school culture.
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