Excellent
#105 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 10% in state
East End Middle School
Middle School · Sheridan School District · Hensley, AR
A Sheridan School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24554 HWY 167, Hensley, AR 72065
- Math 44% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East End Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East End 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average566/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,636
Median home value
$191,600
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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1 in SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 620 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sheridan School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
East End Middle School is listed in SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East End Middle School
East End Middle School is a public middle school in Hensley, AR, part of Sheridan School District, serving approximately 430 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East End Middle School
What grades does East End Middle School serve?
East End Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East End Middle School?
East End Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East End Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East End Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East End Middle School rank in AR?
East End Middle School ranks #105 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is East End Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East End Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 East End Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East End Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is East End Middle School a charter school?
No, East End Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East End Middle School a Title I school?
No, East End Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East End Middle School?
50.2% of students at East End 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (501) 261-6565
- Area population (ZIP 72065)
- 5,796
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 72065; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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