Best High Schools in Midtown, Little Rock, AR

High schools
2
Students
2,673
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Midtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central High School

C+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2338 Students

2. Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students

Best Middle Schools in Midtown, Little Rock, AR

Middle schools
1
Students
548
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Midtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pulaski Heights Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Midtown, Little Rock, AR

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,722
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Midtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jefferson Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students

2. Forest Park Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

3. Williams Magnet Elem. School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students

4. J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 898 Students

5. Brady Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students

6. The Anthony School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Anthony School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Midtown, Little Rock, AR

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Midtown, Little Rock, AR has a total population of 8,982 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Midtown, Little Rock, AR

6,688

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

63%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Midtown, Little Rock, AR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

55.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

8.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

47.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Midtown, Little Rock, AR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Midtown, Little Rock, AR.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,462 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Midtown, Little Rock, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Midtown, Little Rock, AR

How many schools are in Midtown, Little Rock, AR?

Midtown, Little Rock, AR has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,688 students in total.

How do schools in Midtown perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Midtown score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Midtown exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Midtown?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Midtown, Little Rock, AR

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Briarwood, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Reservoir, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Heights, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Boyle Park, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 10%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Walnut Valley, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
John Barrow, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oak Forest, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Stephens, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
River Mountain, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations