The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)49%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)66%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)1%
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)4%
11%
Black
(12-13)54%
21%
White
(12-13)41%
64%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
54%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
15%
10%
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Fordyce Middle School?
254 students attend Fordyce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fordyce Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Fordyce Middle School part of?
Fordyce Middle School is part of Fordyce School District.
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