Summary:
The Lonoke School District is home to one middle school, Lonoke Middle School, which serves 370 students in grades 6 through 8 and has shown remarkable recent improvement, now ranking in the 67th percentile statewide.
Lonoke Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra, where 67.9% of 8th graders taking the subject were proficient—nearly double the state average of 36.9%. This "Algebra Advantage" is a major differentiator, even as the school's overall math proficiency (40.9%) slightly trails the state (44.1%). The school also excels in English Language Arts (45.2% proficient vs. 39.4% state) and Science (47.8% vs. 44.0% state), with 7th graders consistently outperforming state averages across multiple subjects. Notably, the school serves a predominantly low-income student body (64.59% free/reduced lunch rate) yet achieves above-average results in several key areas, defying typical expectations. The school has shown strong year-over-year growth, with proficiency rates jumping over 10 percentage points in ELA, Reading, and Science from the 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 school years.
A key area for attention is 6th grade mathematics, where only 36.2% of students are proficient—nearly 9 points below the state average of 45.1%. This "math dip" suggests incoming students may need targeted support to build foundational skills. Overall, Lonoke Middle School demonstrates a clear upward trajectory, with a strong focus on literacy and science, and a standout program for advanced math students. The school's spending per student is $11,723, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1, providing a solid foundation for continued improvement.
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