PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

444 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Pea Ridge Middle School, located at 1391 Weston St in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, serves as a vital component of the Pea Ridge School District. As a middle-level educational institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of students during their adolescent years. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the growing Pea Ridge community and maintains a commitment to academic excellence and student success. By leveraging the resources provided by the broader district, the middle school works to prepare its students for the rigorous expectations of the high school level. For parents, students, and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [www.prs.k12.ar.us](http://www.prs.k12.ar.us) serves as the primary hub for communication and administrative updates.

444

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	48
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
372 (83.8%)
Hispanic
48 (10.8%)
Black
12 (2.7%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	PEA RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)451-0620
Website:	http://pearidgems.com
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 5 212

Grade 6 232