Waldron Middle School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(479) 637-4549
Waldron Middle School serves 466 students in grades 5-8.
Waldron Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Waldron Middle School's student population of 466 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waldron Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Waldron Middle School is 0.39, 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 | #539 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 20% |
| White | 77% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waldron School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Waldron Middle School is Waldron High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mansfield Jtc School (10.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waldron Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waldron Waldron Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 728 students10
0.1 miles
1895 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454 0.1 PK-4 728 - Waldron Waldron High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 416 students10
0.8 miles
736 W Hwy 80
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405 0.8 9-12 416 - Mansfield Mansfield Jtc School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 37 students10
10.8 miles
36 Johnny Cake Point Rd
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-0166 10.8 8-12 37 - Mansfield Mansfield High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 252 students10
13.0 miles
2500 Hwy 71 S
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-1105 13 9-12 252 - Mansfield Mansfield Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 267 students10
13.1 miles
100 N Walnut Ave
Mansfield, AR 72944
(479) 928-4866 13.1 K-4 267
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