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#818 of 1,036 schools in AR

Blytheville Middle School

Middle School · Blytheville School District · Blytheville, AR

A middle school in Blytheville, AR where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 W CHICKASAWBA AVE, Blytheville, AR 72315

  • Math 11% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 15% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-29.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,526
Chronic Absenteeism67.5%

Students at Blytheville Middle School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency15%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blytheville Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,828/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blytheville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,297

Median home value

$117,700

Median rent

$802/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Blytheville School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blytheville Middle School is listed in BLYTHEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blytheville Middle School

Blytheville Middle School is a public middle school in Blytheville, AR, part of Blytheville School District, serving approximately 191 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blytheville Middle School

What grades does Blytheville Middle School serve?

Blytheville Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Blytheville Middle School?

Blytheville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blytheville Middle School rank in AR?

Blytheville Middle School ranks #818 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Blytheville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blytheville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blytheville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blytheville Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Blytheville Middle School a charter school?

No, Blytheville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blytheville Middle School a Title I school?

No, Blytheville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blytheville Middle School?

100.0% of students at Blytheville Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Mississippi County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.5%
Area population (ZIP 72315)
20,100
Area average commute
16 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72315; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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