Excellent
#130 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 13% in state
Westwind School for Performing Arts School
Middle School · Westwind School for Performing Arts · North Little Rock, AR
A charter middle school in North Little Rock, AR where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7318 WINDSONG DRIVE, North Little Rock, AR 72113
- Math 18% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwind School for Performing Arts School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 11 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westwind School for Performing Arts 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$72,054
Median home value
$275,800
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Hannah SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–11 | 3.2 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Hannah SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 3.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Maumelle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 508 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westwind School for Performing Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,952NCES 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.
Westwind School for Performing Arts School is listed in WESTWIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwind School for Performing Arts School
Westwind School for Performing Arts School is a public middle school in North Little Rock, AR, part of Westwind School for Performing Arts, serving approximately 89 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwind School for Performing Arts School
What grades does Westwind School for Performing Arts School serve?
Westwind School for Performing Arts School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westwind School for Performing Arts School?
Westwind School for Performing Arts School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwind School for Performing Arts School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwind School for Performing Arts School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwind School for Performing Arts School rank in AR?
Westwind School for Performing Arts School ranks #130 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Westwind School for Performing Arts School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwind School for Performing Arts School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Westwind School for Performing Arts School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwind School for Performing Arts School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Westwind School for Performing Arts School a charter school?
Yes, Westwind School for Performing Arts School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Westwind School for Performing Arts School a Title I school?
No, Westwind School for Performing Arts School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwind School for Performing Arts School?
62.9% of students at Westwind School for Performing Arts 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
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (501) 621-5300
- Area population (ZIP 72113)
- 25,648
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 72113; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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