Skip to main content

Average

#34 of 89 private schools in AR

Top 37% of private schools

Trinity Catholic Middle School

Middle School · Fort Smith, AR

A private middle school in Fort Smith, AR serving grades 6th – 8th.

Private

1205 S ALBERT PIKE AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903

  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,157
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index62%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment210
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AR

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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 rate

The neighborhood

Where Trinity Catholic 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,538/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Smith), 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

$60,186

Median home value

$216,200

Median rent

$804/mo

College educated

32.8%

Homeownership

53.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White44.3%
Hispanic40.0%
Two or More9.0%
Asian4.3%
Native American1.4%
Black1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dora Kimmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–81.9 mi800Compare →
William O. Darby Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.96–81.9 mi720Compare →
Union Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–122.0 mi197Compare →
Ramsey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.46–82.1 mi808Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Trinity Catholic Middle School is listed in Fort Smith, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Trinity Catholic Middle School

Trinity Catholic Middle School is a private middle school in Fort Smith, AR, serving approximately 210 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 89 private schools in AR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trinity Catholic Middle School

What grades does Trinity Catholic Middle School serve?

Trinity Catholic Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Trinity Catholic Middle School?

Trinity Catholic Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Catholic Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity Catholic Middle School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Trinity Catholic Middle School rank in AR?

Trinity Catholic Middle School ranks #34 of 89 private schools in AR.

What is Trinity Catholic Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity Catholic Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Trinity Catholic Middle School a private school?

Yes, Trinity Catholic Middle School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Trinity Catholic Middle School a religious school?

Trinity Catholic Middle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
210
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Small City
County
Sebastian County
Area population (ZIP 72903)
26,318
Area average commute
17 min
Area median age
38.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 72903; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

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.