Brookland Middle School vs. Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Should you attend Brookland Middle School or Visual & Performing Arts Magnet? 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
Brookland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 755 students in grades 4-6, Brookland Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 731 students in grades 1-6, Visual & Performing Arts Magnet ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
4-6
1-6
Total Students
755 students
731 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#483 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
130
Grade 2 Students
-
123
Grade 3 Students
-
140
Grade 4 Students
265
113
Grade 5 Students
236
114
Grade 6 Students
254
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
4%
37%
% White
87%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%