Beebe Middle School in Beebe, AR serves grades 5–6 with an enrollment of 508 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 14–16:1.
Math proficiency is 47%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% but slightly below the Beebe School District average of 48%, and math scores have declined from 57% in 2022 to 47% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 38%, which is lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 42%, showing a fluctuating downward trend since a peak of 57% in 2017.
Science proficiency is 39%, which is higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 38% as of 2022, showing improvement from 31% in 2021.
Enrollment increased from 455 in 2008 to a peak of 540 in 2016 before declining to 487 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose significantly from 16% in 2017 to 36% in 2023, indicating a notable change in socioeconomic composition at this Arkansas middle school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beebe Middle School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
Scire, Amare, et Servire Deo
School Rankings
Beebe Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beebe Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crusaders
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beebe Middle School's ranking?
Beebe Middle School is ranked #389 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Beebe Middle School?
509 students attend Beebe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Beebe Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beebe Middle School?
Beebe Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beebe Middle School offer ?
Beebe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beebe Middle School part of?
Beebe Middle School is part of Beebe School District.
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