Maumelle Charter Middle School

Maumelle Charter Middle School is a high-performing public charter school in Maumelle, AR, serving 664 students in grades 4 through 7 and earning a 4-star rating that places it in the 90th percentile among Arkansas middle schools.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming both its district, Academics Plus Public Charter Schools, and the state average in every core subject. For example, in Mathematics, 60.4% of students are proficient compared to the state's 44.1%, and in Science, the school scores 56.9% versus the state's 44%. A major differentiator is its advanced math program, with 66.7% of tested students proficient in Algebra—far exceeding the state average of 36.9%. The school also shows consistent year-over-year growth, with English Language Arts proficiency rising from 51.9% in 2023-2024 to 56.5% in 2025-2026. However, there is a slight dip in 7th-grade performance, which may be an area of focus for the school.

One of the most interesting findings is the stark contrast between Maumelle Charter and its neighbor, Maumelle Middle School, located just 1.06 miles away. While Maumelle Charter ranks 34th in the state with 4 stars, Maumelle Middle ranks 290th with 1 star, and the proficiency gap is dramatic—60.4% vs. 15.5% in Math. This "Maumelle Paradox" highlights how school choice and demographic differences can shape outcomes within the same community. Maumelle Charter also has a notably low free/reduced lunch rate of 26.36%, the lowest among nearby schools, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 20.4:1, suggesting larger class sizes. For parents considering options, Maumelle Charter is a clear academic leader, competing well with other top-tier schools like Joe T. Robinson Middle School and Pinnacle View Middle School in the northwest Little Rock corridor.