Gentry Intermediate School in Gentry, AR serves 362 students in grades 3–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 14:1.
Math proficiency is 54%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Gentry School District average of 39%, showing improvement from 38% in 2022.
Reading proficiency is 34%, lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 42%, declining from 47% in 2019.
Science proficiency is 30%, which is lower than the state average of 36% and the district average of 37%, showing a slight decline from 33% in 2021.
Enrollment increased from 330 students in 2021 to 362 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 42% and 60% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating notable socioeconomic diversity at this Arkansas suburban intermediate school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gentry Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gentry Intermediate School's student population of 416 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ensure All Students Connect, Learn, and Succeed
School Rankings
Gentry Intermediate 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 Gentry Intermediate School is 0.61, 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
#419 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
58%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gentry Intermediate School's ranking?
Gentry Intermediate School is ranked #419 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Gentry Intermediate School often compared to?
Gentry Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Gentry Intermediate School?
416 students attend Gentry Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gentry Intermediate School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gentry Intermediate School?
Gentry Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gentry Intermediate School offer ?
Gentry Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gentry Intermediate School part of?
Gentry Intermediate School is part of Gentry School District.
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