Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School serves 57 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School's student population of 57 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
60%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
57 students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School offer ?
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School part of?
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is part of Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas School District.
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