3304 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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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%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
58%
14%
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Black
1%
20%
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White
25%
60%
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Hawaiian
12%
1%
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
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

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