Summary:
The Greenland School District in Arkansas is home to a single middle school, Greenland Middle School, which serves 208 students in grades 5 through 8 and has shown a strong upward trajectory in performance despite serving a highly economically disadvantaged population.
Greenland Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra, where 86.6% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—more than double the state average of 36.9%. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, which supports smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. Overall, the school has improved its state ranking from the 45th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 53rd percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026, reflecting a clear upward trend. Key metrics show that 98.56% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school outperforms state averages in Reading (42.7% vs. 40.4%) and Science (51.1% vs. 44%), while matching the state average in English Language Arts (39.4%).
One of the most interesting findings is the significant grade-level performance gap: 5th graders outperform the state in every subject, but performance drops sharply in 6th grade and remains below state averages in Math and Reading for 7th and 8th graders. This suggests a "middle school slump" that the school should investigate. However, year-over-year improvements are dramatic, with Science proficiency jumping 18.6 percentage points and Math rising 12.4 points from the previous year. The Algebra success is driven by a select group of advanced 8th graders, while general math proficiency lags at 41.2%. Overall, Greenland Middle School is a school of contrasts—excelling in advanced programs and early grades while facing challenges in supporting its upper-grade students, but with a clear and promising trajectory of improvement.
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