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Westwind School For Performing Arts School

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Westwind School For Performing Arts School ranks 245 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

245^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 25% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Westwind School For Performing Arts School is a small, specialized middle school in North Little Rock, AR, serving just 86 students in grades 6-8 and operating as its own single-school district.

This school stands out for its extremely small size and a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1, which is among the lowest in the area and suggests a highly personalized learning environment. It also spends a significant amount per student—$16,112 annually—which is higher than many nearby schools, including Maumelle Charter Middle School ($10,875) and Estem Junior High Public Charter School ($12,641). However, despite these investments, academic performance in core subjects is a major concern. Only 22.6% of students are proficient in Math and 30.1% in English Language Arts, both well below the state average. This performance is more comparable to other struggling local schools, like Maumelle Middle School, than to high-performing charters. The school’s state ranking has also declined, dropping from the 37th to the 25th percentile in the last year.

There is one notable bright spot: in 8th Grade Science, 52.4% of students are proficient, which is significantly higher than the state average (42.9%) and outperforms every nearby school, including the high-performing Pinnacle View Middle School (48.5%). This suggests that the arts-focused curriculum may be effectively integrated with science instruction at this grade level, or that a particularly strong teacher is in place. Overall, Westwind offers a unique, arts-centered environment with small classes, but families should be aware that its academic outcomes are low and declining, with the exception of 8th-grade science.

Students ?

7.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,112

Per pupil spending ?

64%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7318 Windsong Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72113

(501) 621-5300

District: Westwind School For Performing Arts

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.5%

White:

26.7%

Two or more races:

7.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 30th percentile in 2023 → 25th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (29% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2023

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school29%

District avg29%

Arkansas avg42%

245^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 5 pts since 2023

From bottom 30% (2023) to bottom 25% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

208^th of 251Westwind School For Performing Arts 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	29.9	245 of 327	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	42.0	203 of 324	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.9	216 of 335	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.5	230 of 330	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science36%-8 vs state

English Language Arts30%-9 vs state

Reading29%-12 vs state

Mathematics23%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, October 3, 2025

As a parent, I truly wanted Westwind School for Performing Arts to be a good fit for my child, but our experience was difficult. Communication from the school was inconsistent, and frequent venue events (which made me very uncomfortable) disrupted learning, forcing classes to double up and students to eat lunch wherever they could. When I voiced concerns, I was met with defensiveness, which made the environment feel toxic and unwelcoming. The school was understaffed, with constant turnover, and it often felt like appearances mattered more than education. So, I pulled my child. I do not recommend this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)						ATLAS Reading (2026)						ATLAS Mathematics (2026)						ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)						ATLAS Biology (2026)		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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westwind School For Performing Arts School	Public, Charter	6-8	7318 Windsong Dr	North Little Rock	72113	Pulaski County	Westwind School For Performing Arts	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 621-5300	86	11	7.7	64.0%	23 (26.7%)	52 (60.5%)	4 (4.7%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.0%)	29.9	245^th of 327 public middle schools	25.1%		42	203^rd of 324 public middle schools	37.3%	42			26.0	31.0	33.3	30.1			21.7	34.4	28.6	28.7			17.3	27.6	21.1	22.6								26.0	31.0	52.4	35.6			$16,112	$3,406	$12,706
Maumelle Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Carnahan Drive	Maumelle	72113	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 851-8990	498	44	11.3	58.8%	139 (27.9%)	294 (59.0%)	29 (5.8%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.0%)	16.9	290^th of 327 public middle schools	11.3%		15.8	287^th of 324 public middle schools	11.4%	3			30.8	20.6	23.3	24.9			33.5	25.5	25.6	28.1			14.4	15.0	17.1	15.5		11.1	17.1					24.0	17.3	21.6	21.0			$15,706	$564	$15,142
Maumelle Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	4-7	900 Edgewood Drive	Maumelle	72113	Pulaski County	Academics Plus Public Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 851-3333	664	32	20.4	26.4%	444 (66.9%)	129 (19.4%)	13 (2.0%)	34 (5.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (5.9%)	81.5	34^th of 327 public middle schools	89.6%		72.2	62^nd of 324 public middle schools	80.9%	28	57.0	59.8	59.2	49.4		56.5	60.0	58.6	54.3	50.0		55.8	67.2	62.1	54.9	56.8		60.4	66.7		66.7			61.8	57.5	48.2	60.1		56.9
Pulaski Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	401 N Pine	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3200	585	41	14.2	59.0%	212 (36.2%)	335 (57.3%)	21 (3.6%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	40.4	207^th of 327 public middle schools	36.7%		43.5	191^st of 324 public middle schools	41.0%	16			36.9	34.2	34.8	35.3			37.5	35.9	36.0	36.5			24.9	28.1	25.0	26.1		77.5	77.5					35.2	34.8	41.7	37.3			$16,686	$2,009	$14,677
Lisa Academy West Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	23 Corporate Hill Dr	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 246-5853	430	25	17.1	64.9%	63 (14.7%)	139 (32.3%)	144 (33.5%)	74 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	55.1	143^rd of 327 public middle schools	56.3%		53.7	144^th of 324 public middle schools	55.6%	1			37.3	44.8	45.9	42.7			42.4	48.8	50.9	47.4			43.3	15.6	14.0	27.0	89.6	57.1	73.6	83.3	83.3			39.8	41.6	35.9	39.4	93.3	93.3	$10,875	$680	$10,195
Pinnacle View Middle School	Public	6-8	5701 Ranch Drive	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-8500	807	57	14.1	51.9%	268 (33.2%)	373 (46.2%)	54 (6.7%)	77 (9.5%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.5%)	74.4	61^st of 327 public middle schools	81.3%		72	63^rd of 324 public middle schools	80.6%	2			47.9	49.8	44.9	47.7			48.5	47.9	45.2	47.3			56.8	49.1	32.7	48.7		90.0	91.0					51.1	56.3	48.5	52.0			$17,867	$1,816	$16,051
Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-8	717 West 7th Street	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	1,315	44	30.1	56.3%	875 (66.5%)	239 (18.2%)	107 (8.1%)	8 (0.6%)	23 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (4.7%)	26.4	258^th of 327 public middle schools	21.1%		34	228^th of 324 public middle schools	29.6%	30			23.1	20.3	27.4	24.0			28.3	27.4	33.1	30.0			21.7	31.0	29.2	27.7	80.0	46.9	51.4					24.5	31.6	32.7	30.2
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	Little Rock Ar 72204	Pine Bluff	71603	Pulaski County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 621-1500	62	8	7.8	77.4%	1 (1.6%)	49 (79.0%)	12 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17	289^th of 327 public middle schools	11.6%		11.8	299^th of 324 public middle schools	7.7%	10			10.0	30.3	23.1	19.8			10.0	33.3	38.5	23.3			20.0	24.2	25.0	22.4								12.5	24.2	25.0	18.8
Estem Junior High Public Charter School	Public, Charter	7-8	112 W 3rd St	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 748-9335	401	30	13.3	73.6%	54 (13.5%)	286 (71.3%)	43 (10.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	57.1	131^st of 327 public middle schools	59.9%		52	151^st of 324 public middle schools	53.4%	20				37.9	42.2	40.2				37.3	42.5	40.0				39.1	42.7	40.9		89.5	88.5						36.6	41.8	39.3			$12,641	$1,317	$11,324
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus	Public	6	2300 Lakeview Road	North Little Rock	72116	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8250	548	44	12.5	100.0%	82 (15.0%)	347 (63.3%)	78 (14.2%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.0%)								(n/a)			29.1			29.1			29.7			29.7			28.2			28.2								27.9			27.9			$14,255	$2,557	$11,698

Frequently Asked Questions about Westwind School For Performing Arts School

How many students attend Westwind School For Performing Arts School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Westwind School For Performing Arts School.

What is the racial makeup of Westwind School For Performing Arts School?

Students at Westwind School For Performing Arts School are 60% African American, 27% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Westwind School For Performing Arts School a good school?

Westwind School For Performing Arts School ranks 245^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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