Leslie Intermediate School

Leslie Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Leslie, Arkansas, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 169 students. It is part of the Searcy County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leslie Intermediate School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates are projected to be 43.4% in ELA, 44.1% in Reading, 48.8% in Mathematics, and 49.4% in Science, all of which are higher than the state averages. This trend is observed across multiple years, indicating the school's ability to maintain strong academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 14.6 students per teacher over the past few years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment compared to the state average.

Despite the fact that Leslie Intermediate School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.22% to 100% over the past few years, the school has been able to maintain strong academic outcomes. The nearby Clinton Junior High School, located approximately 18 miles away, also performs well academically, with proficiency rates that are generally on par with or slightly lower than those of Leslie Intermediate School. Both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with Clinton Junior High School also having a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting that the Searcy County School District as a whole is able to provide quality educational opportunities to its students, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.