Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas School District
School District · Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,307
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,307
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Little Rock · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#156 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,817
+$4,411 vs Arkansas median
District size
1,307 students
Larger than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas
Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas is a Pine Bluff, Arkansas school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,307 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $16,817 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas students show an average math proficiency of 31.8% and ELA proficiency of 26.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas with test data.
Schools in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Pine Bluff
- Total Enrollment
- 1,307
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- District spending per student
- $16,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas?
Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas?
The average composite rating for Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas?
Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas's district-level spending was $16,817 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas?
The average student-teacher ratio in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas?
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is the highest-rated school in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas?
Across schools in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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