At a glance
Reported students
607
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Joe T. Robinson Middle School: 607 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 557
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Joe T. Robinson Middle School
Joe T. Robinson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Little Rock. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Pulaski County Special School District. NCES reports 607 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.4%) and Black (29.3%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Joe T. Robinson Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.4%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black29.3%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pulaski County Special School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maumelle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
498 reported students
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–07
772 reported students
Mills Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
420 reported students
Mills University Studies High School
High · Grades 09–12
612 reported students
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
586 reported students
Sylvan Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Public schools near Joe T. Robinson Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe T. Robinson High School High · Pulaski County Special School District | 09–12 | 1,030 | 0.2 mi |
| Pinnacle View Middle School Middle · Little Rock School District | 06–08 | 807 | 2.5 mi |
| Maumelle Charter Middle School Middle · Charter · Academics Plus Public Charter Schools | 04–07 | 664 | 6.8 mi |
| Maumelle Middle School Middle · Pulaski County Special School District | 06–08 | 498 | 7.3 mi |
| Lisa Academy West Middle School Middle · Charter · Lisa Academy | 06–08 | 430 | 7.8 mi |
| Westwind School for Performing Arts School Middle · Charter · Westwind School for Performing Arts | 06–08 | 86 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joe T. Robinson Middle School
What grades does Joe T. Robinson Middle School serve?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pulaski County Special School District.
How many students attend Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School reported 607 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 557 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 607 students and 48.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Joe T. Robinson Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pulaski County Special School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Joe T. Robinson Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Joe T. Robinson Middle School in?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School is part of Pulaski County Special School District, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joe T. Robinson High School (0.2 mi), Pinnacle View Middle School (2.5 mi), Maumelle Charter Middle School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.