OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

OZARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
18 W COLLEGE
ALTUS, AR 72821
234 Students
Middle School 6th - 7th
School Overview
Ozark Middle School, located at 18 W College in Altus, Arkansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Ozark School District. Operating under the district’s "Hillbillies" identity, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing core academic standards while encouraging social and personal development during these formative years.

The school is part of a broader district initiative that prioritizes community involvement and academic excellence. By maintaining a presence through their official website, ozarkhillbillies.org, the school ensures that parents, students, and community members remain informed about district news, athletic schedules, and educational resources. As a pillar of the Altus and Ozark community, the middle school is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition into more advanced academic challenges.
234
Total Students
16.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    211 (90.2 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: OZARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)468-2821
Website: http://www.ozarkhillbillies.org
Grade Range: 6th - 7th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 6 115
Grade 7 119
Gender Ratio
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602 N TENTH ST
PARIS, AR 72855 (10.0 miles away)
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