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Bob Courtway Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 617 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted October 3, 2007

BCMS is a wonderful school! This is my son's third year -- 6th, 7th and now 8th. The administration and teachers are caring and dedicated to student achievement. The athletic program is tops as well. My child's health problems have been handled with dignity and concern. We are glad to be part of the BCMS family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2006

If you have a child with special needs, the level of encouraged parental involvement is non-exisistent. It's incredibly difficult dealing with people who have absolutely no clue and refuse to change--for which is all to the detriment of the student. The student is the one who pays the price for the school's continued arrogance and lack of knowledge.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2006

My daughter absolutely loves this school. I had my concerns about putting her back in public school. She was in homeschool for the 6th grade. The school has been wonderful in helping her with whatever she needs. We both look forward to the rest of the school year.
—Submitted by kim curtis, a parent


Posted January 5, 2006

I am a parent of a 7th grader at BCMS. It is the very best school in Conway. The principal is wonderful! My daughter is getting better grades than she has ever gotten. The teachers are wonderful and helpful! I can't say enough about the quality of this wonderful school.
—Submitted by Lisa Lawrence, a parent


Posted November 14, 2005

This is my first year as a Bob Courtway parent, and I love the involvment the teachers and administration give. Any problem I have had, they have reponded quickly and addressed and quickly found a solution. After being a parent from Ida Burns (the best, in my opinion) elementary school, I was worried of my sons special needs, but Bob Courtway made him feel very comfortable and he looks forward to attening every day!
—Submitted by Shelley Brown, a parent


Posted April 7, 2005

We are the top middle school in Conway and in the process of becoming more effective in our teaching methods for better student learning outcome.
—Submitted by Jerry Whitmore, a administrator


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

298 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

298 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 67%
Black 34% 22%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1200 Bob Courtway Dr
Conway, AR 72032
Phone: (501) 450-4832

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