West Fork Middle School serves 261 students in grades 5-8.
West Fork 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Fork Middle School's student population of 261 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Fork Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 West Fork Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#770 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Fork Middle School's ranking?
West Fork Middle School is ranked #770 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are West Fork Middle School often compared to?
West Fork Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Grove Middle School, Elkins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend West Fork Middle School?
261 students attend West Fork Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of West Fork Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Fork Middle School?
West Fork Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Fork Middle School offer ?
West Fork Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Fork Middle School part of?
West Fork Middle School is part of West Fork School District.
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