Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

258^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 20% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff is a public charter middle school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 175 students. The school is part of the Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas district, which is ranked 209 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently performs below the state and district averages in proficiency rates across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rate in English Language Arts for all grades was 21%, compared to the Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas district average of 22.8% and the state average of 34.7%. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with a proficiency rate of 25.2% for all grades in 2024-2025, compared to the district average of 30% and the state average of 38.7%. Additionally, the school has a low statewide ranking, placing 258 out of 324 Arkansas middle schools in 2024-2025 and 294 out of 335 in 2023-2024, putting it in the bottom 20% of middle schools in the state.

The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 81.14% in 2023-2024, may contribute to its academic struggles. This is significantly higher than the nearby Star City Middle School (79.02%) and White Hall Middle School (53.68%). The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.1 in 2023-2024, compared to 13.8 at Star City Middle School and 14.7 at White Hall Middle School, which may limit the individual attention and support that students receive.

236

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

66.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

(870) 218-1250

District: Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.5%

White:

0.8%

Two or more races:

0.8%

See top rated Arkansas middle schools

Compare Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 12th percentile in 2024 → 20th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (23% vs 36% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Science scores 17 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg25%

Arkansas avg36%

258^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 20%▲ up 8 pts since 2024

From bottom 12% (2024) to bottom 20% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas

209^th of 250Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	24.3	258 of 324	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.5	294 of 335	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics25%-14 vs state

Reading25%-10 vs state

English Language Arts21%-14 vs state

Science21%-17 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff and help other families decide.

Rate Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)				ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	6-8	Pine Bluff Ar 71603	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 218-1250	236	13	17.8	66.1%	2 (0.8%)	230 (97.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	24.3	258^th of 324 public middle schools	20.4%		18.5	294^th of 335 public middle schools	12.2%	36	20.0	22.2	20.8		21.0	26.3	23.4	24.5		24.8	26.3	22.2	28.3	25.2				22.5	18.5	22.7	21.0
Watson Chapel Junior High School	Public	6-8	3900 Camden Road	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-4420	334	32	10.3	67.1%	23 (6.9%)	300 (89.8%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	10.7	304^th of 324 public middle schools	6.2%		10.3	313^th of 335 public middle schools	6.6%	9	22.2	9.0	12.2		14.1	21.2	9.9	14.6		15.0	17.1	10.8	1.0	9.8	11.1		11.1	18.2	15.3	17.1	16.8	$13,152	$1,410	$11,742
Pine Bluff Junior High School	Public	7-9	2601 Fluker St	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 534-3878	610	61	9.9	100.0%	18 (3.0%)	568 (93.1%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	7.3	311^th of 324 public middle schools	4.0%		7.6	322^nd of 335 public middle schools	3.9%	11		4.3	11.8	7.8	8.1		7.6	15.9	10.3	11.3		7.1	11.3	9.3		2.2	2.2		4.4	10.8	7.7
White Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	8106 Dollarway Road	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 247-2711	721	48	14.9	60.1%	434 (60.2%)	190 (26.4%)	24 (3.3%)	24 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (1.0%)	39 (5.4%)	40.1	211^th of 324 public middle schools	34.9%		47	173^rd of 335 public middle schools	48.4%	38	23.2	39.6	24.0		28.9	24.5	39.8	24.4		29.4	27.7	38.7	11.6	27.5	66.6		66.6	26.8	39.0	28.3	31.3	$9,326	$432	$8,893
Star City Middle School	Public	6-8	400 East Arkansas St	Star City	71667	Lincoln County	Star City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(866) 446-3647	322	25	12.6	100.0%	213 (66.1%)	49 (15.2%)	32 (9.9%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	27.8	245^th of 324 public middle schools	24.4%		31.6	240^th of 335 public middle schools	28.4%	5	16.8	21.7	25.2		21.5	17.9	27.9	27.8		24.6	20.8	27.9	27.7	25.6				13.9	23.8	33.6	24.3	$10,457	$629	$9,828

Frequently Asked Questions about Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff

How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff?

In the 2024-25 school year, 236 students attended Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff.

Is Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff a good school?

Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Arkansas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff?

Students at Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff are 97% African American.

What district is Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff in?

Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas

Rate Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

ARArkansas Middle School Rankings

ARArkansas District Rankings

Schools in Pine Bluff, AR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.