Bearden Middle School serves 189 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
43%
19%
White
56%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bearden Middle School?
189 students attend Bearden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bearden Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bearden Middle School?
Bearden Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bearden Middle School offer ?
Bearden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bearden Middle School part of?
Bearden Middle School is part of Bearden School District.
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