Summary:
In zip code 72921, there is one middle school, Alma Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Alma, Arkansas, with 722 students enrolled.
Alma Middle School is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools over the last three years and earning a 4-star rating each year. Its overall state ranking has improved from 78th in 2023-2024 to 71st in 2025-2026, placing it in the 78th percentile. The school is part of the highly rated Alma School District, which ranks 30th out of 251 districts in the state (88th percentile). The school outperforms the district average in nearly every subject, making it a key driver of the district's strong performance. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 and spending of $11,022 per student, the school uses its resources effectively to support academic success.
The most striking finding is the school's exceptional performance in Algebra, where 91% of 8th graders taking the ATLAS exam were proficient in 2025-2026, compared to the state average of 73.9%. This suggests a highly effective advanced math program. Across all subjects, the school outperforms state averages: English Language Arts (44% vs. 39.4%), Reading (46.1% vs. 40.4%), Mathematics (53.3% vs. 44.1%), and Science (53.1% vs. 44%). The school has also shown year-over-year improvement in all core subjects from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, with Science seeing the largest gain of 7 percentage points. About 48% of students are economically disadvantaged, yet the school maintains strong academic results, indicating a well-rounded and effective educational environment.
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