PULASKI HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.lrsd.org/o/phms

585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pulaski Heights Middle School (PHMS), located in the historic Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Little Rock School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school draws from a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional development of its students. The school environment typically emphasizes a balance between traditional academic preparation and extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore various interests.

As a staple of the local community, PHMS leverages its location in a vibrant, established neighborhood to foster parent and community involvement. The school offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, often highlighting a curriculum that supports critical thinking and preparation for advanced coursework. By maintaining a focus on character education and scholastic achievement, Pulaski Heights Middle School aims to provide a stable and supportive learning environment for young adolescents in the Little Rock area.

585

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PULASKI HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	21
Black	335
Asian	7
Two or More	10

Black
335 (57.3%)
White
212 (36.2%)
Hispanic
21 (3.6%)
Two or More
10 (1.7%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)

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:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-3200
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org/o/phms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 200

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 215