HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 582 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, and is part of the Little Rock School District (LRSD). Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while fostering both academic growth and personal development. As a cornerstone of its local community, the school emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment where students can engage in core subjects as well as various extracurricular activities.

Being situated on Barrow Road, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader demographics of the Little Rock area. The administration and faculty at Henderson are committed to the LRSD mission of ensuring all students achieve their full potential through rigorous instruction and community partnerships. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, school policies, or specific programs, the school maintains an official presence through the district's website at http://www.lrsd.org.

For more information, contact HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (501) 447-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 BARROW RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
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HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 582 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
57.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 582 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.1%
Hispanic/Latino
14.4%
White
6.4%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.