Ozark Middle School

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Ozark Middle School ranks 233 rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ozark Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-7 in Altus, Arkansas, part of the Ozark School District, which is ranked 122 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance has seen fluctuations, with its statewide ranking ranging from 38th to 233rd out of Arkansas middle schools.

Ozark Middle School's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.7% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% statewide. In mathematics, 33.3% of students were proficient, compared to 36.4% statewide. The school has also seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 48.31% in 2020-2021 to 55.56% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. However, Ozark Middle School has a better student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student than the nearby Clarksville Middle School and Pleasant View Campus School.

Compared to the nearby schools, Clarksville Middle School and Pleasant View Campus School, Ozark Middle School generally underperforms on test scores, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. The school's declining academic performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 38th in 2013-2014 to 233rd in 2023-2024, suggests that the school faces significant challenges that need to be addressed by the Ozark School District.

Detail:

Public 6-7

18 W College
Altus, AR 72821

(479) 468-2821

District: Ozark School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,691

Students who attend Ozark Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ozark Junior/Senior High School

Feeder schools for Ozark Middle School:

Elementary:	Elgin B Milton Primary School
	Ozark Upper Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ozark Middle School ranks worse than 69.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ozark Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Ozark Middle School employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ozark Middle School is $8,691.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ozark Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ozark Middle School 233^rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Ozark Middle School in the ranking list.)

Ozark School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ozark School District 122^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ozark Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2008	57.01	107^th	223	52.0%
2009	70.22	62^nd	240	74.2%
2010	65.79	84^th	254	66.9%
2011	76.05	45^th	264	83.0%
2012	77.94	35^th	265	86.8%
2013	81.14	22^nd	278	92.1%
2014	78.30	38^th	280	86.4%
2015	71.18	50^th	275	81.8%
2016	53.36	141^st	312	54.8%
2017	50.78	160^th	315	49.2%
2018	57.35	139^th	318	56.3%
2019	67.25	94^th	319	70.5%
2021	66.86	95^th	330	71.2%
2022	76.30	55^th	318	82.7%
2023	65.52	107^th	330	67.6%
2024	32.88	233^rd	335	30.4%

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ozark Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	142	1	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	149
2007	140	1	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	148
2008	267	0	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	280
2009	268	1	4	6	5	n/a	n/a	284
2010	279	3	4	8	2	0	0	296
2011	281	5	4	12	4	0	0	306
2012	251	3	5	10	4	1	0	274
2013	275	4	4	9	1	2	0	295
2014	282	1	3	6	0	2	1	295
2015	275	0	3	8	2	2	1	291
2016	248	1	5	4	2	3	2	265
2017	261	1	6	8	2	3	4	285
2018	276	1	4	10	3	1	11	306
2019	271	1	1	11	0	0	6	290
2020	271	0	1	12	1	1	7	293
2021	268	0	2	16	1	1	8	296
2022	239	1	2	12	1	0	7	262
2023	211	1	2	7	2	0	11	234
2024	225	0	1	8	4	0	15	253

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 Ozark Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	149	10.0	14.9	51.7
2007	148	15.0	9.9	59.5
2008	280	23.0	12.2	50.7
2009	284	23.0	12.3	46.1
2010	296	23.5	11.3	55.7
2011	306	20.7	14.7	52.6
2012	274	19.7	13.8	52.9
2013	295	20.7	14.2	57.3
2014	295	21.2	13.8	55.6
2015	291	19.0	15.3	60.8
2016	265	21.0	12.6	57.4
2017	285	20.5	13.8	24.9
2018	306	20.2	15.1	28.1
2019	290	19.3	14.9	53.8
2020	293	15.7	18.6	63.5
2021	296	14.3	20.6	48.3
2022	262	12.9	20.2	50.8
2023	234	16.9	13.8	55.6
2024	253	17.5	14.4	53.4

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 Ozark Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	149	10.0	14.9	51.7
2007	148	15.0	9.9	59.5
2008	280	23.0	12.2	50.7
2009	284	23.0	12.3	46.1
2010	296	23.5	11.3	55.7
2011	306	20.7	14.7	52.6
2012	274	19.7	13.8	52.9
2013	295	20.7	14.2	57.3
2014	295	21.2	13.8	55.6
2015	291	19.0	15.3	60.8
2016	265	21.0	12.6	57.4
2017	285	20.5	13.8	24.9
2018	306	20.2	15.1	28.1
2019	290	19.3	14.9	53.8
2020	293	15.7	18.6	63.5
2021	296	14.3	20.6	48.3
2022	262	12.9	20.2	50.8
2023	234	16.9	13.8	55.6
2024	253	17.5	14.4	53.4

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 Ozark Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$805 (9.3%)	$7,886 (90.7%)	$8,691

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ozark Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 330 Middle schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Ozark Middle School)	80.9	65.2	15.7%
6th Grade English (Ozark School District)	80.9	65.2	15.7%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Ozark Middle School)	58.2	45	13.2%
6th Grade Math (Ozark School District)	58.2	45	13.2%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Ozark Middle School)	45.4	36.7	8.7%
6th Grade Science (Ozark School District)	45.4	36.7	8.7%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Ozark Middle School)	34.8	31.2	3.6%
6th Grade Reading (Ozark School District)	34.8	31.2	3.6%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Ozark Middle School)	89	87.5	1.5%
7th Grade English (Ozark School District)	89	87.5	1.5%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Ozark Middle School)	61.1	64.1	3%
7th Grade Math (Ozark School District)	61.1	64.1	3%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Ozark Middle School)	53.7	49.1	4.6%
7th Grade Science (Ozark School District)	53.7	49.1	4.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Ozark Middle School)	44.1	40	4.1%
7th Grade Reading (Ozark School District)	44.1	40	4.1%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	290	234	19.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	11	7	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	271	211	22.1%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.8%	55.6%	1.8%

Schools Near Ozark Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ozark Middle School	Public	6-7	18 W College	Altus	72821	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 468-2821	253	18	14.4	53.4%	225 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	32.9	233^rd of 335 public middle schools	30.4%		65.5	107^th of 330 public middle schools	67.6%	126		21.8	23.7		22.7		23.2	24.6		23.8		40.2	24.6		33.3				26.0	22.8		24.6	$8,691	$805	$7,886
Paris Middle School	Public	5-8	602 N Tenth St	Paris	72855	Logan County	Paris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 963-6995	308	24	12.9	100.0%	267 (86.7%)	5 (1.6%)	12 (3.9%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	46.2	177^th of 335 public middle schools	47.2%		53	166^th of 330 public middle schools	49.7%	11	46.7	26.7	31.8	28.7	33.3	45.3	24.0	28.9	33.3	33.0	38.7	32.0	28.9	19.7	30.2	61.9	61.9	46.7	26.7	37.7	41.4	38.2	$9,947	$1,057	$8,890
Pleasant View Campus School	Public	5-8	5750 Hornet Ln	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 997-8469	123	12	10.5	100.0%	114 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	20.3	288^th of 335 public middle schools	14.0%		27.7	259^th of 330 public middle schools	21.5%	29	33.3	23.0	14.3	17.5	21.6	30.3	11.5	11.5	15.0	17.2	30.3	26.9	14.3	22.5	23.2			42.4	23.1	25.7	20.0	27.7	$10,261	$1,418	$8,844
Clarksville Middle School	Public	6-7	1901 Clark Rd	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 705-3240	371	26	14.5	70.6%	174 (46.9%)	6 (1.6%)	129 (34.8%)	34 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	21 (5.7%)	42	198^th of 335 public middle schools	40.9%		56.5	152^nd of 330 public middle schools	53.9%	46		23.9	31.6		27.7		24.3	29.3		26.8		28.1	38.6		33.3				28.7	32.7		30.7	$9,582	$1,733	$7,849

Frequently Asked Questions about Ozark Middle School

What district is Ozark Middle School in?

Ozark School District

What is the racial makeup of Ozark Middle School?

Students at Ozark Middle School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Ozark Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ozark Middle School usually go on to attend Ozark Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Ozark Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Ozark Middle School.

Is Ozark Middle School a good school?

Ozark Middle School ranks 233^rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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