Serving 195 students in grades 7-9, Robert F Morehead Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Robert F Morehead Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
90%
19%
White
6%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert F Morehead Middle School's ranking?
Robert F Morehead Middle School is ranked #986 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Robert F Morehead Middle School?
195 students attend Robert F Morehead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Robert F Morehead Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert F Morehead Middle School?
Robert F Morehead Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert F Morehead Middle School offer ?
Robert F Morehead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert F Morehead Middle School part of?
Robert F Morehead Middle School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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