Excellent
#44 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 4% in state
Hope Academy of Public Service
Middle School · HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
601 W 6TH ST, Hope, AR 71801
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Decision summary
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- School Scout rating
- 8.7/10 (Excellent) is a school evidence signal, not a family-fit score.
- Assessment evidence
- Loaded structured records show math 30% and ELA 45%; compare the source periods before relying on them.
- Location context
- Hope Academy of Public Service is listed in HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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Score Breakdown
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Hope Academy of Public Service — Students at Hope Academy of Public Service score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test ScoresAR ATLAS (SY 2024–25)
Based on 31 test records from AR state assessments.About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
Nearby alternatives
Nearby verified-grade options
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
- Yerger Junior High School
Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Enrollment
- 191
- Creative Action Team School
Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Enrollment
- 56
- Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School
Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
- Distance
- 1.1 mi
- Enrollment
- 209
Neighborhood Context
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Location
601 W 6TH ST, Hope, AR 71801
NeighborhoodU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary. · Data sources
Median Income
$47,723
Median Home Value
$98,200
Median Rent
$775/mo
Population
14,907
College Educated
14.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Avg Commute
22.7 min
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Median Age
39
Quick FactsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hempstead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (870) 777-3454
About Hope Academy of Public Service
Hope Academy of Public Service is a public middle school in Hope, AR, part of HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Hope Academy of Public Service serves approximately 226 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Hope Academy of Public Service has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Structured state assessment records for Hope Academy of Public Service show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Resources & Links
District
HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,218
- Schools in District
- 6
- District spending per student
- $14,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District Rank
- #1 of 6
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hope Academy of Public Service
What grades does Hope Academy of Public Service serve?
Hope Academy of Public Service serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hope Academy of Public Service?
Hope Academy of Public Service has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy of Public Service?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Academy of Public Service is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Academy of Public Service rank in AR?
Hope Academy of Public Service ranks #44 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Hope Academy of Public Service's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Academy of Public Service has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hope Academy of Public Service?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Academy of Public Service has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hope Academy of Public Service a charter school?
No, Hope Academy of Public Service is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hope Academy of Public Service a Title I school?
No, Hope Academy of Public Service is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Academy of Public Service?
100.0% of students at Hope Academy of Public Service qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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