Serving 500 students in grades 6-8, Dardanelle Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dardanelle Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Dardanelle, AR, encompassing approximately 185.6 square miles. The area typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dardanelle Middle School's student population of 500 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dardanelle Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dardanelle Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #338 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dardanelle Middle School?
500 students attend Dardanelle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dardanelle Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dardanelle Middle School?
Dardanelle Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dardanelle Middle School offer ?
Dardanelle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dardanelle Middle School part of?
Dardanelle Middle School is part of Dardanelle School District.
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