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Lisa Academy West Middle School

21 CORPORATE HILL DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205

About Lisa Academy West Middle School

LISA Academy West Middle School is 20921 Cato Springs Road in West Little Rock. It has 500 students in grades 6–8 and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1. 43% of student are good at math, and 50% are good at reading. There are 51% female and 49% male in the group. The school is a charter school that focuses on STEM subjects for students of all backgrounds. Teachers use science and technology to teach all of the middle school subjects. The campus has modern classrooms and technology tools to help students with their projects. In West Little Rock, homes cost between $280,000 and $550,000. Parents often say nice things about the school's strict academic standards and dedicated teachers. This is one ofthe best middle schools in Arkansas. The neighborhood is mostly made up of suburban homes and is close to big shopping centers. Families like that the school focuses on math and science to get kids ready for higher education. Parents often say that the staff at the school is professional and helpful.

Contact Information

Address

21 CORPORATE HILL DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205

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Phone

(501) 227-4942

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 50% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
486
Total Students
$50031
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 86 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lisa Academy West Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.67%
Asian 16.46%
Hispanic 30.04%
Black 33.13%
Two+ Races 2.88%
Native Am. 0.62%
White
16.67%
Asian
16.46%
Hispanic
30.04%
Black
33.13%
Two+ Races
2.88%
Native Am.
0.62%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 486
49.59%
241 Female
50.41%
245 Male

Student Population

486 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

324 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Lisa Academy West Middle School continues to lead in STEM education by integrating advanced technology and coding into its middle school curriculum for 2026. The school recently held a successful Science Olympiad prep session to encourage student participation in upcoming regional competitions. Administration has opened the 2026-2027 lottery application process for families seeking a high-quality charter school environment.

FAQ

Q1. How do families sign up for the lottery for LISA Academy West Middle School?

Ans. Families who want to be part of the random student selection process must fill out an online application during the open enrollment period.

Q2. What is the main focus of the curriculum at LISA Academy West Middle School?

Ans. The school has a strict curriculum that focuses a lot on science, technology, engineering, and math for all of its students.

Q3. Does LISA Academy West Middle School have programs that help students learn more?

Ans. Students can join a number of after-school enrichment clubs and academic teams that compete, such as the Science Olympiad or robotics.

Q4: How does LISA Academy West Middle School let parents know what's going on?

Ans. The school sends out digital newsletters and notifications through the parent portal to let families know what's going on at school and how their kids are doing in school.

Q5. Do students at LISA Academy West Middle School get Chromebooks?

Ans. Students usually get their own technology devices to help them with their digital learning and research in the STEM curriculum.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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