Dardanelle Middle School

2032 Hwy 7 S
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Dardanelle Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dardanelle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dardanelle Middle School's student population of 544 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Dardanelle Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dardanelle Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#253 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
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44%
36%
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43%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
34%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
60%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dardanelle Middle School's ranking?
Dardanelle Middle School is ranked #253 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Dardanelle Middle School?
544 students attend Dardanelle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dardanelle Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dardanelle Middle School?
Dardanelle Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dardanelle Middle School offer ?
Dardanelle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dardanelle Middle School part of?
Dardanelle Middle School is part of Dardanelle School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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