Summary:
In zip code 71953, there is one middle school, Mena Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Mena, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 393 students.
Mena Middle School is a standout performer, particularly in mathematics, where its overall proficiency rate of 59.6% significantly exceeds both the Mena School District average of 50% and the state average of 44.1%. The school achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra for the 2025-2026 school year, far surpassing the state average of 36.9%. The school has shown remarkable year-over-year improvement, jumping from the 68th percentile (3 stars) to the 82nd percentile (4 stars) in its state ranking. It also posted double-digit gains in English Language Arts (+14 percentage points) and Reading (+12.1 percentage points) from the previous year. Despite 63.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school exceeds state averages in all core subjects, including Science (49.4% vs. 44.0% state).
Performance is consistent across all grade levels, with mathematics proficiency showing a slight upward trend from 53.5% in 6th grade to 67.7% in 8th grade. While the school's performance closely mirrors the district average in most subjects, it dramatically outperforms the district in mathematics and Algebra, indicating a particularly strong math program at the school itself. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 and spending of $13,553 per student, Mena Middle School demonstrates that effective instruction and targeted interventions can drive significant academic growth, making it a strong choice for families in the area.
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