School Overview
Ray and Phyllis Simon Intermediate School is a public educational institution located in Conway, Arkansas, serving students within the Conway School District. The school is specifically designed to support students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades—typically serving grades 4 and 5—acting as a bridge between the primary elementary experience and the more departmentalized structure of middle school. The school’s curriculum is centered on foundational academic growth, focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the social and emotional development of pre-adolescent students.

As part of the Conway Public Schools system, the facility at 1601 Siebenmorgen Road emphasizes district-wide standards of excellence, leveraging technology and collaborative teaching practices to prepare students for future academic success. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community and the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality instruction in a safe and inclusive setting. For parents and community members, the school provides consistent communication regarding academic milestones, extracurricular opportunities, and district resources through their official website.
459
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAY PHYLLIS SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White216
Hispanic45
Black146
Asian16
Two or More36
  • White
    216 (47.1%)
  • Black
    146 (31.8%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    36 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    16 (3.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (501)513-6120
Website: http://www.conwayschools.org/sms
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67
Grades Taught
Grade 5 148
Grade 6 156
Grade 7 155

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAY PHYLLIS SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 5148
Grade 6156
Grade 7155
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAY PHYLLIS SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20644.9%
Male25355.1%