Alma Middle School vs James R. Tate Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Middle School
Alma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
James R. Tate Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | Alma Middle School Alma, Arkansas | James R. Tate Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 211 | #379 of 511 |
| National rank | #4330 of 15,369 | #37418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 722 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| city | Alma | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 31.7).
- •Alma Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Alma Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Alma Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 76.3%).
- •Alma Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.4).
- •Alma Middle School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 459.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alma Middle School better than James R. Tate Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alma Middle School ranks higher (65.2 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alma Middle School and James R. Tate Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Alma and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Middle School: 722. James R. Tate Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Middle School and James R. Tate Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Alma Middle School is 42nd of 211 and James R. Tate Elementary School is 379th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).