Helen Tyson Middle School

3304 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762

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Helen Tyson Middle School serves 648 students in grades 6-7.

Helen Tyson Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-7
Enrollment: 648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Helen Tyson Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-7
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

648 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

64 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Helen Tyson Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Helen Tyson Middle School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#382 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Helen Tyson Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helen Tyson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helen Tyson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Helen Tyson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

58%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Helen Tyson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

20%

White

25%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Helen Tyson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

12%

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

69%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helen Tyson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Springdale School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helen Tyson Middle School's ranking?

Helen Tyson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Helen Tyson Middle School?

648 students attend Helen Tyson Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Helen Tyson Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Tyson Middle School?

Helen Tyson Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Helen Tyson Middle School offer ?

Helen Tyson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Helen Tyson Middle School part of?

Helen Tyson Middle School is part of Springdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-7
Enrollment: 648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education