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North Little Rock Middle School

Public Grades 7-8

299^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 9% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

North Little Rock Middle School serves 1,036 students in grades 7 and 8 within the North Little Rock School District, and every student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic challenges in the community. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Arkansas middle schools over the past decade, currently sitting at the 9th percentile, with only 16.7% of students proficient in Mathematics and 21.2% in English Language Arts—well below state averages of 44.1% and 39.4%, respectively.

One of the most striking findings is the comparison with the North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus, located just 0.03 miles away and part of the same district. Despite having the same 100% poverty rate, the 6th-grade campus significantly outperforms the 7th/8th grade campus, with 29.1% proficiency in ELA versus 21.2%, and 28.2% in Math versus 16.7%. This suggests a potential drop-off in academic performance as students transition from 6th to 7th and 8th grade, or that the 6th-grade campus has a more effective instructional model. Nearby schools in the Little Rock School District, such as Pulaski Heights Middle School (58.97% poverty), achieve much higher results, while Mann Magnet Middle School (99.46% poverty) performs comparably. Charter schools like Lisa Academy North Middle School (68.84% poverty) achieve more than double the proficiency rates, highlighting an opportunity gap for families.

An interesting paradox is the school's performance in advanced math: 70% of the small group of 8th graders taking the Geometry exam were proficient, dramatically higher than the state average of 26.4%. This suggests a highly selective group of students is being accelerated, creating a stark contrast with the school's overall low math scores. The school's rank history shows a long-term trend of being in the bottom 10-20% of the state, with a slight improvement in 2020-2021 followed by regression to the current 9th percentile. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1 and moderate per-student spending of $12,826, these resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes, indicating that current strategies may need to be re-evaluated to better support all students.

1,036

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,826

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2400 Lakeview Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116

(501) 771-8200

District: North Little Rock School District

Students who attend North Little Rock Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Little Rock High School

Feeder schools for North Little Rock Middle School:

Elementary:	Amboy Elementary School
	Boone Park Elementary School
	Crestwood Elementary School
	Glenview Elementary School
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	Indian Hills Elementary School
	Lakewood Elementary School
	Meadow Park Elementary School
	Ridge Road Elementary School
	Seventh Street Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.1%

White:

17.0%

Hispanic:

15.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 10th percentile in 2016 → 9th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (21% vs 41% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 27 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school21%

District avg27%

Arkansas avg41%

299^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

200^th of 251North Little Rock 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	14.0	299 of 327	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	14.3	294 of 324	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.3	287 of 335	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.5	287 of 330	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.1	278 of 318	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.8	255 of 330	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.6	258 of 319	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.8	263 of 318	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	22.0	265 of 315	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	17.6	282 of 312	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	36.8	175 of 275	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	29.8	222 of 280	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	39.5	193 of 278	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	61.1	116 of 265	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.5	94 of 264	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.0	113 of 254	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.9	83 of 240	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.5	140 of 223	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.0	110 of 225	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.5	101 of 206	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.4	108 of 208	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Geometry70%+44 vs state

Algebra26%-11 vs state

Reading22%-18 vs state

Science22%-22 vs state

English Language Arts21%-18 vs state

Mathematics17%-27 vs state

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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 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 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
North Little Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	2400 Lakeview Road	North Little Rock	72116	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8200	1,036	73	14.1	100.0%	176 (17.0%)	643 (62.1%)	157 (15.2%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.9%)	14	299^th of 327 public middle schools	8.6%		14.3	294^th of 324 public middle schools	9.3%	5		18.4	24.6	21.2		19.4	26.1	22.5		17.7	15.3	16.7		16.7	25.7	70.0	70.0		21.0	23.1	22.0			$12,826	$2,380	$10,446
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
Lisa Academy North Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1 Lisa Academy Way	North Little Rock	72117	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 945-2727	353	22	16.0	68.8%	76 (21.5%)	149 (42.2%)	90 (25.5%)	22 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	62	113^th of 327 public middle schools	65.4%		66.9	84^th of 324 public middle schools	74.1%	29	46.4	55.3	44.8	48.7	48.2	55.3	44.8	49.4	42.8	35.5	17.0	34.7	96.3	23.1	60.4	73.1	73.1	39.1	67.0	26.6	45.6	84.6	84.6	$15,661	$1,206	$14,455
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
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
Mann Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1000 E. Roosevelt	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-3100	557	41	13.7	99.5%	29 (5.2%)	413 (74.1%)	97 (17.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	15.7	293^rd of 327 public middle schools	10.4%		15.1	289^th of 324 public middle schools	10.8%	4	21.2	24.7	21.3	22.3	22.4	25.2	24.2	24.0	20.0	19.2	11.6	17.0		48.8	48.8			24.1	29.5	23.8	25.7			$16,625	$1,860	$14,765
Dunbar Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1100 Wright Ave	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-2600	315	32	9.7	99.0%	10 (3.2%)	269 (85.4%)	32 (10.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	4.8	323^rd of 327 public middle schools	1.2%		7	313^th of 324 public middle schools	3.4%	10	12.3	11.4	7.4	10.6	14.7	13.8	10.5	13.3	15.6	17.0	9.7	14.7		40.0	40.0			11.4	13.8	11.6	12.4			$20,142	$2,364	$17,778
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
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
Sylvan Hills Middle School	Public	6-7	10020 Bambo Lane	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 234-2720	772	57	13.4	56.7%	254 (32.9%)	384 (49.7%)	61 (7.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.2%)	44	195^th of 327 public middle schools	40.4%		27	247^th of 324 public middle schools	23.8%	52	41.0	34.3		37.8	42.3	38.9		40.7	34.6	33.6		34.2	84.2		84.2			31.5	37.3		34.2			$13,331	$690	$12,641

Frequently Asked Questions about North Little Rock Middle School

Is North Little Rock Middle School a good school?

North Little Rock Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Arkansas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of North Little Rock Middle School?

Students at North Little Rock Middle School are 62% African American, 17% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is North Little Rock Middle School in?

North Little Rock School District

What high school do graduates of North Little Rock Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Little Rock Middle School usually go on to attend North Little Rock High School

How many students attend North Little Rock Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,036 students attended North Little Rock Middle School.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

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.

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