Serving 298 students in grades 9, Greenwood Freshman Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Greenwood Freshman Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
79%
58%
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
22%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood Freshman Center's ranking?
Greenwood Freshman Center is ranked #149 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Freshman Center?
298 students attend Greenwood Freshman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Greenwood Freshman Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Freshman Center?
Greenwood Freshman Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenwood Freshman Center offer ?
Greenwood Freshman Center offers enrollment in grades 9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood Freshman Center part of?
Greenwood Freshman Center is part of Greenwood School District.
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