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Hope Academy Of Public Service

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Hope Academy Of Public Service ranks 188 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

188^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 42% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Hope Academy Of Public Service is a middle school located in Hope, Arkansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 226 students. It is part of the Hope School District, which is ranked 218 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Hope Academy Of Public Service has seen a fluctuating performance, ranking as high as 34th out of 315 Arkansas middle schools in 2016-2017 and as low as 188th out of 324 in 2024-2025.

Despite the school's declining statewide ranking, Hope Academy Of Public Service consistently outperforms the Hope School District and the state of Arkansas in various subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 32.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 21.7% for the district and 34.7% for the state. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school had 22.9% proficiency compared to 15.4% for the district and 38.7% for the state. One of the most striking differences is in Algebra proficiency, where 85.7% of students at Hope Academy Of Public Service were proficient or better, compared to only 10.9% for the district and 30.9% for the state.

When compared to the other middle schools in the Hope School District, such as Yerger Junior High School and Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School, Hope Academy Of Public Service stands out as the highest-performing. However, the school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate indicates that it serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may present unique challenges and require targeted interventions and support.

217

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,149

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801

(870) 777-3454

District: Hope School District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.5%

African American:

28.6%

White:

22.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2017 → 42nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 47 percentile points since 2017

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg21%

Arkansas avg36%

188^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 47 pts since 2017

From top 11% (2017) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Hope School District

218^th of 250Hope School District 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	188 of 324	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.8	120 of 335	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.3	41 of 330	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	77.2	49 of 318	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	71.8	66 of 330	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	63.6	113 of 319	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.3	90 of 318	71.7%	★★★★☆
2017	79.0	34 of 315	89.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra86%+55 vs state

Science35%-3 vs state

Reading33%-3 vs state

English Language Arts32%~ state avg

Mathematics23%-16 vs state

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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 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 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	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
Hope Academy Of Public Service	Public	5-8	601 West Sixth Street	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Hope School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 777-3454	217	18	12.2	100.0%	49 (22.6%)	62 (28.6%)	90 (41.5%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	45.7	188^th of 324 public middle schools	42.0%		56.8	120^th of 335 public middle schools	64.2%	68	27.3	32.8	24.5	47.7	32.2	27.3	29.1	28.1	50.0	32.7	21.8	12.7	33.4	23.3	22.9	85.7	85.7	36.3	30.9	24.6	52.2	35.0	$12,149	$2,516	$9,633
Yerger Junior High School	Public	7-8	400 East Ninth Street	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Hope School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 722-2770	188	16	11.5	100.0%	34 (18.1%)	96 (51.1%)	51 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	5.2	319^th of 324 public middle schools	1.5%		8.5	315^th of 335 public middle schools	6.0%	4			6.1	8.5	7.2			8.1	8.5	8.3			9.2	3.2	6.9	10.0	10.0			10.2	9.8	10.0	$18,172	$3,803	$14,369
Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	2000 South Main	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Hope School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 777-6222	198	16	12.4	100.0%	26 (13.1%)	108 (54.5%)	59 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)								(n/a)	17.4	13.4			15.4	16.3	13.4			14.8	2.0	4.1			3.0			20.4	8.3			14.4	$16,066	$3,595	$12,471
Prescott Junior High School	Public	5-8	762 Martin St Bldg 5	Prescott	71857	Nevada County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 887-2521	242	18	13.1	100.0%	127 (52.5%)	98 (40.5%)	16 (6.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.9	256^th of 324 public middle schools	21.0%		21.9	282^nd of 335 public middle schools	15.8%	26	13.2	22.2	18.7	13.6	17.2	13.0	23.6	22.0	16.7	19.1	16.7	38.9	23.7	27.7	27.6			16.9	25.0	23.7	19.7	21.6	$11,018	$721	$10,297

Frequently Asked Questions about Hope Academy Of Public Service

How many students attend Hope Academy Of Public Service?

In the 2024-25 school year, 217 students attended Hope Academy Of Public Service.

Is Hope Academy Of Public Service a good school?

Hope Academy Of Public Service ranks 188^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hope Academy Of Public Service?

Students at Hope Academy Of Public Service are 41% Hispanic, 29% African American, 23% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Hope Academy Of Public Service in?

Hope School District

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