ESTEM MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.estemlr.net

Charter School 406 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

eStem Middle School, located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, is a public charter school that functions as part of the broader eStem Public Charter Schools network. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a specialized curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Its mission is to provide students with a high-quality, college-preparatory education that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and the integration of technology across all subjects.

The school is characterized by its structured environment and high expectations for student achievement. By serving students in the middle school grades, eStem aims to build a strong foundational bridge between elementary education and high school, preparing students for the demands of advanced coursework. Through its urban campus location and emphasis on academic excellence, eStem Middle School seeks to cultivate a community of scholars who are well-prepared for success in higher education and the future workforce.

406

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESTEM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	34
Black	268
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
268 (66.0 %)
White
75 (18.5 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.4 %)
Two or More
18 (4.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ESTEM HIGH CHARTER
Phone:	(501)748-9200
Website:	http://www.estemlr.net
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 7 136

Grade 8 146

Grade 9 124