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Heber Springs Middle School

Summary:

Heber Springs Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, part of the Heber Springs School District, which is ranked 17th out of 252 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 380 students, Heber Springs Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Arkansas, currently ranking 40th out of 335 middle schools in the state.

Heber Springs Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.4%), Reading (42.1%), Mathematics (49.8%), and Science (46.7%) were all significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also demonstrated strong student growth, ranking as high as 26th out of 330 middle schools in Arkansas. Additionally, Heber Springs Middle School excels in Algebra proficiency, with 100% of its students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 62% for 8th grade.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.32% to 52.93% over the past three years, Heber Springs Middle School has continued to excel academically. This suggests that the school has effective strategies and resources to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. In comparison, the nearby Quitman Middle School, while also a strong performer, lags behind Heber Springs Middle School in several key metrics, such as academic proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. This difference may be attributed to the higher spending per student at Heber Springs Middle School ($9,242) compared to Quitman Middle School ($6,492).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 602 Case St
       Heber Springs, AR  72543

(501) 362-2488

District: Heber Springs School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,242 Help


Students who attend Heber Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:    Heber Springs High School

Feeder schools for Heber Springs Middle School:

Elementary:    Heber Springs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heber Springs Middle School ranks better than 88.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heber Springs Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heber Springs Middle School is $9,242.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heber Springs Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Heber Springs Middle School 40th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Heber Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Heber Springs School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Heber Springs School District 17th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heber Springs Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.85 43rd 208 79.3%
2006 77.11 28th 206 86.4%
2007 82.37 16th 225 92.9%
2008 88.05 9th 223 96.0%
2009 80.63 24th 240 90.0%
2010 74.79 50th 254 80.3%
2011 73.54 60th 264 77.3%
2012 67.92 83rd 265 68.7%
2013 58.81 124th 278 55.4%
2014 50.16 154th 280 45.0%
2015 66.24 71st 275 74.2%
2016 70.13 68th 312 78.2%
2017 76.74 44th 315 86.0%
2018 85.81 25th 318 92.1%
2019 77.86 50th 319 84.3%
2021 87.14 26th 330 92.1%
2022 82.77 35th 318 89.0%
2023 80.58 45th 330 86.4%
2024 80.66 40th 335 88.1%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Heber Springs Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1989 296 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 296
1990 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1991 286 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 310 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 340 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1994 358 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 386 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 386 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 397 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 403 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 398 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 388 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 392 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 459 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 459 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 436 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 411 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 393 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 378 1 0 14 6 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 391 3 1 10 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 384 5 2 13 5 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 378 4 2 9 4 0 0 0 397
2011 390 1 1 11 2 0 0 0 405
2012 384 3 0 13 3 1 0 0 404
2013 406 3 1 14 2 1 0 0 427
2014 411 2 1 16 4 2 0 0 436
2015 394 1 1 18 2 1 0 0 417
2016 386 0 3 21 3 0 1 0 414
2017 372 0 2 22 2 1 4 0 403
2018 360 0 1 20 0 1 4 0 386
2019 348 1 1 22 0 0 3 0 375
2020 349 2 3 20 0 0 3 0 377
2021 344 4 3 19 1 0 4 0 375
2022 361 3 3 22 1 0 3 0 393
2023 341 3 3 20 2 0 11 0 380
2024 349 3 2 21 1 0 15 0 391

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heber Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 38.7 7.7 n/a
1989 296 24.0 12.3 n/a
1990 311 25.0 12.4 24.8
1991 286 18.8 15.2 24.5
1992 312 18.8 16.5 27.2
1993 340 19.8 17.2 26.8
1994 360 22.2 16.2 29.2
1995 388 24.1 16.1 27.6
1996 388 24.1 16.1 27.6
1997 399 22.5 17.7 30.1
1998 409 22.5 18.2 26.2
1999 402 19.0 21.2 28.6
2000 394 36.0 10.9 40.9
2001 401 33.0 12.2 42.4
2002 467 31.0 15.1 42
2003 467 31.0 15.1 42
2004 442 32.0 13.8 45.7
2005 414 33.0 12.5 51.2
2006 404 30.0 13.5 50
2007 399 31.0 12.9 53.1
2008 409 34.0 12.0 46.5
2009 409 33.0 12.4 47.9
2010 397 35.6 11.6 48.9
2011 405 32.5 12.4 52.6
2012 404 32.9 12.2 51.5
2013 427 31.0 13.7 56.2
2014 436 31.9 13.6 56.9
2015 417 34.0 12.2 52.8
2016 414 32.0 12.9 51.2
2017 403 32.1 12.5 32.8
2018 386 32.5 11.8 32.9
2019 375 29.3 12.7 58.1
2020 377 26.9 14.0 52
2021 375 27.8 13.4 49.9
2022 393 26.9 14.5 52.9
2023 380 24.4 15.5 46.3
2024 391 26.5 14.7 46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heber Springs Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 38.7 7.7 n/a
1989 296 24.0 12.3 n/a
1990 311 25.0 12.4 24.8
1991 286 18.8 15.2 24.5
1992 312 18.8 16.5 27.2
1993 340 19.8 17.2 26.8
1994 360 22.2 16.2 29.2
1995 388 24.1 16.1 27.6
1996 388 24.1 16.1 27.6
1997 399 22.5 17.7 30.1
1998 409 22.5 18.2 26.2
1999 402 19.0 21.2 28.6
2000 394 36.0 10.9 40.9
2001 401 33.0 12.2 42.4
2002 467 31.0 15.1 42
2003 467 31.0 15.1 42
2004 442 32.0 13.8 45.7
2005 414 33.0 12.5 51.2
2006 404 30.0 13.5 50
2007 399 31.0 12.9 53.1
2008 409 34.0 12.0 46.5
2009 409 33.0 12.4 47.9
2010 397 35.6 11.6 48.9
2011 405 32.5 12.4 52.6
2012 404 32.9 12.2 51.5
2013 427 31.0 13.7 56.2
2014 436 31.9 13.6 56.9
2015 417 34.0 12.2 52.8
2016 414 32.0 12.9 51.2
2017 403 32.1 12.5 32.8
2018 386 32.5 11.8 32.9
2019 375 29.3 12.7 58.1
2020 377 26.9 14.0 52
2021 375 27.8 13.4 49.9
2022 393 26.9 14.5 52.9
2023 380 24.4 15.5 46.3
2024 391 26.5 14.7 46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heber Springs Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,770 (19.2%) $7,471 (80.8%) $9,242

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heber Springs Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 45th of 330 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English (Heber Springs Middle School)81.174.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade English (Heber Springs School District)81.174.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Heber Springs Middle School)72.962.1
 10.8%
   6th Grade Math (Heber Springs School District)72.962.1
 10.8%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Heber Springs Middle School)54.951.6
 3.3%
   6th Grade Science (Heber Springs School District)54.951.6
 3.3%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Heber Springs Middle School)56.549.3
 7.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Heber Springs School District)56.549.3
 7.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Heber Springs Middle School)85.178.2
 6.9%
   7th Grade English (Heber Springs School District)85.178.2
 6.9%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Heber Springs Middle School)72.849.6
 23.2%
   7th Grade Math (Heber Springs School District)72.849.6
 23.2%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Heber Springs Middle School)58.749.7
 9%
   7th Grade Science (Heber Springs School District)58.749.7
 9%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Heber Springs Middle School)49.142.9
 6.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Heber Springs School District)49.142.9
 6.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Heber Springs Middle School)75.783.8
 8.1%
   8th Grade English (Heber Springs School District)75.783.8
 8.1%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Heber Springs Middle School)59.153.4
 5.7%
   8th Grade Math (Heber Springs School District)59.153.4
 5.7%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Heber Springs Middle School)46.152.4
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Heber Springs School District)46.152.4
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Heber Springs Middle School)58.366.7
 8.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Heber Springs School District)58.366.7
 8.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students375380
 1.3%
African American13
 200%
American Indian02
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2220
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White348341
 2%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.1%46.3%
 11.8%

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Students at Heber Springs Middle School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended Heber Springs Middle School.

Students who attend Heber Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Heber Springs High School

Heber Springs Middle School ranks 40th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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