Serving 63 students in grades 7-8, Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
94%
19%
White
3%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy's ranking?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy is ranked #949 out of 989 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy?
63 students attend Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy offer ?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy part of?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy is part of Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy located?
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Middle School Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of North Little Rock, AR. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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