Below Average
#923 of 1,036 schools in AR
Cloverdale Middle School
Middle School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A Little Rock School District middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6300 HINKSON RD, Little Rock, AR 72209
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Cloverdale Middle School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cloverdale Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,916/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,267
Median home value
$99,100
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Mabelvale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Mann Magnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 641 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #20 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cloverdale Middle School is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cloverdale Middle School
Cloverdale Middle School is a public middle school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 655 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cloverdale Middle School
What grades does Cloverdale Middle School serve?
Cloverdale Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cloverdale Middle School?
Cloverdale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloverdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloverdale Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cloverdale Middle School rank in AR?
Cloverdale Middle School ranks #923 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Cloverdale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cloverdale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cloverdale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cloverdale Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cloverdale Middle School a charter school?
No, Cloverdale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cloverdale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cloverdale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cloverdale Middle School?
88.4% of students at Cloverdale Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.9%
- Phone
- (501) 447-2500
- Area population (ZIP 72209)
- 33,200
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 29
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72209; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.