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#602 of 1,036 schools in AR
Lonoke Middle School
Middle School · Lonoke School District · Lonoke, AR
A middle school in Lonoke, AR serving grades 6th – 8th.
1100 W PALM ST, Lonoke, AR 72086
- Math 34% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lonoke Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lonoke 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,059/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lonoke), 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
$59,450
Median home value
$151,700
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lonoke School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lonoke Middle School is listed in LONOKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lonoke Middle School
Lonoke Middle School is a public middle school in Lonoke, AR, part of Lonoke School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lonoke Middle School
What grades does Lonoke Middle School serve?
Lonoke Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lonoke Middle School?
Lonoke Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lonoke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lonoke Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lonoke Middle School rank in AR?
Lonoke Middle School ranks #602 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lonoke Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lonoke Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lonoke Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lonoke Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lonoke Middle School a charter school?
No, Lonoke Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lonoke Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lonoke Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lonoke Middle School?
65.7% of students at Lonoke 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lonoke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (501) 676-6670
- Area population (ZIP 72086)
- 12,250
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 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 72086; 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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