Heber Springs Middle School
Tel:
(501) 362-2488
- Heber Springs Middle School serves 386 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Heber Springs Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Heber Springs Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Heber Springs Middle School's student population of 386 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 386 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Heber Springs Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Heber Springs Middle School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #88 out of 1008 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
Black | n/a | 20% |
White | 94% | 61% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 27% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Heber Springs School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heber Springs Middle School is Heber Springs High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Side High School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Heber Springs Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Heber Springs Heber Springs Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 789 students
0.2 miles
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155 0.2 K-5 789 - Heber Springs Heber Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 504 students
0.2 miles
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141 0.2 9-12 504 - Higden West Side Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 259 students
9.2 miles
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744 9.2 PK-6 259 - Higden West Side High School Grades: 7-12 | 207 students
9.3 miles
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241 9.3 7-12 207 - Quitman Quitman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 370 students
11.4 miles
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807 11.4 PK-6 370
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