School Overview
M.D. Williams Intermediate School is a public school located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, serving as a key component of the Pocahontas School District. The school typically focuses on the middle elementary years—generally serving students in grades 3 through 5—bridging the gap between primary elementary education and middle school. Its curriculum is designed to foster academic growth in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also supporting the social and emotional development of students as they transition into more advanced learning environments.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Pocahontas School District, which emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment for all children. By utilizing the district’s resources and community connections, M.D. Williams Intermediate strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of junior high while encouraging personal responsibility and a lifelong interest in education. Residents and parents can find specific information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities through the district’s official website.
402
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White294
Hispanic16
Black6
Asian3
Two or More24
Pacific Islander59
  • White
    294 (73.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    59 (14.7%)
  • Two or More
    24 (6.0%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.0%)
  • Black
    6 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)892-4573
Website: http://www.pocahontaspsd.com
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 69
Grades Taught
Grade 4 139
Grade 5 120
Grade 6 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 4139
Grade 5120
Grade 6143
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POCAHONTAS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18746.5%
Male21553.5%