RAY PHYLLIS SIMON MIDDLE SCHOOL
459 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 216 |
| Hispanic | 45 |
| Black | 146 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More | 36 |
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White216 (47.1%)
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Black146 (31.8%)
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Hispanic45 (9.8%)
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Two or More36 (7.8%)
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Asian16 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 148 |
| Grade 6 | 156 |
| Grade 7 | 155 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 206 | 44.9% |
| Male | 253 | 55.1% |
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