Bob Courtway Middle School vs. Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School
Should you attend Bob Courtway Middle School or Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bob Courtway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades 5-7, Bob Courtway Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 498 students in grades 5-7, Ray/phyllis Simon Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-7
5-7
Total Students
497 students
498 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#350 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
163
169
Grade 6 Students
148
165
Grade 7 Students
186
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
10%
% Black
32%
32%
% White
34%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
12%
