For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,232 students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillcrest are Forest Heights Stem Academy and Pulaski Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR include Forest Heights Stem Academy and Pulaski Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock?
the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.