The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Science. The lowest is 57% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenbrier Middle School
Greenbrier Middle School serves sixth and seventh graders in the Greenbrier School District, a district that operates within a small, fast-growing Faulkner County town. The school’s enrollment is large enough to fill two grades with multiple sections, and its student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school sits in a community that is primarily residential and car-dependent, built along a highway corridor, with most working adults commuting to Conway or the broader Central Arkansas region. Home values in the area run somewhat above the state average, and rents are moderate relative to national benchmarks, reflecting the area’s growth and desirability as a commuter base. The town has seen a noticeable population increase in recent years, and new subdivisions have been filling in the rural landscape.
On state assessments administered through Arkansas’s ATLAS system, Greenbrier Middle School posts results that, when averaged across tested subjects and grades, place it in the top quartile relative to districts in Faulkner County. In mathematics, about three in five seventh graders meet the proficiency standard, and a slightly lower share of sixth graders reach that mark. In English language arts, the school shows a split between grades: sixth graders perform stronger, with a majority meeting proficiency, while seventh graders drop to around half meeting the bar. That seventh-grade ELA figure is a soft spot a parent may want to look into further with the school, especially since it represents a decline from the prior grade’s performance. Science results are solid in both grades, with a majority of students scoring at proficient or above. Across the board, the school’s overall performance is strong for the county, though the seventh-grade reading outcome stands out as an area where the school might focus attention.
Because Greenbrier Middle School serves only two grade levels, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were not available in the provided records. The school is not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not stated. The district itself, according to the available research, has not undergone any recent major changes such as referendums, boundary shifts, or curriculum overhauls that would be publicly reported. That stability may appeal to families who prefer a consistent educational environment without disruption.
The community context matters for families considering this school. Greenbrier has a modest commercial strip with antique shops and farm markets, and Woolly Hollow State Park with Lake Bennett offers nearby recreation. The town’s rapid growth means that the school district is serving more families each year, and while the housing stock is largely owner-occupied, the market has been rising in value. There is no dense downtown or walkable core; daily life revolves around Highway 65 and personal vehicles. For a student at Greenbrier Middle School, the peer environment is one where economic diversity is present, given the FRPL rate, but the racial and ethnic makeup is not highly diverse. The school’s size is typical for a middle school serving two grades, and its location within the broader district means that students will move on to Greenbrier High School after seventh grade.
For a parent or resident weighing this school, the academic picture is one of overall solid performance with a notable dip in seventh-grade reading. The school sits in a growing, car-oriented town with a stable district, and its test scores compare favorably against other districts in Faulkner County. Families who value a middle school with strong math and science results, and who are willing to follow up on the seventh-grade ELA trend, will find a capable school here. Those looking for more detailed information on student support services, staffing ratios, or discipline climate will need to reach out to the school directly, as those data were not included in the available records.
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