Mena Intermediate School serves 147 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
95%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% AR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average).
How many students attend Mena Intermediate School?
147 students attend Mena Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mena Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mena Intermediate School?
Mena Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mena Intermediate School offer ?
Mena Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Mena Intermediate School part of?
Mena Intermediate School is part of Mena School District.
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