Blytheville Intermediate School in Blytheville, AR serves 386 students in grades 5–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which has remained stable since 2013.
Math proficiency was 16% in 2023, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 9%; math scores declined from 55% in 2012 to 16% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stood at 13% in 2022, significantly lower than the state average of 40% and approximately equal to the district average of 15%, showing a downward trend from 59% in 2012.
Science proficiency was 12% in 2022, lower than the state average of 36% but slightly higher than the district average of 11%, with minimal change from 10% in 2021.
Enrollment has remained steady at 386 students since 2013, with minority students comprising approximately 74% Black, 23% White, and 3% Hispanic; 99% of students are eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained high socioeconomic need.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)52%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
74%
19%
White
23%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Blytheville Intermediate School?
386 students attend Blytheville Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Blytheville Intermediate School students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blytheville Intermediate School?
Blytheville Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blytheville Intermediate School offer ?
Blytheville Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Blytheville Intermediate School part of?
Blytheville Intermediate School is part of Blytheville School District.
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