Very Good
#342 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 33% in state
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Middle School · Lisa Academy · Little Rock, AR
A charter middle school in Little Rock, AR serving grades 6th – 8th.
21 CORPORATE HILL DR, Little Rock, AR 72205
Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
- Math 35% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lisa Academy West Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lisa Academy West 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City reported crime6,916/100K
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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
$62,888
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Little Rock Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 1.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Lisa Academy North Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lisa Academy
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,869NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lisa Academy West Middle School is listed in LISA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lisa Academy West Middle School
Lisa Academy West Middle School is a public middle school in Little Rock, AR, part of Lisa Academy, serving approximately 486 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lisa Academy West Middle School
What grades does Lisa Academy West Middle School serve?
Lisa Academy West Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lisa Academy West Middle School?
Lisa Academy West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy West Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lisa Academy West Middle School rank in AR?
Lisa Academy West Middle School ranks #342 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lisa Academy West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lisa Academy West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lisa Academy West Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lisa Academy West Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lisa Academy West Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Lisa Academy West Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lisa Academy West Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lisa Academy West Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lisa Academy West Middle School?
60.5% of students at Lisa Academy West 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
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Phone
- (501) 227-4942
- Area population (ZIP 72205)
- 22,275
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- 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 72205; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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