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#352 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 34% in state

East Hills Middle School

Middle School · Greenwood School District · Greenwood, AR

A Greenwood School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 MT HARMONY RD, Greenwood, AR 72936

  • Math 54% vs AR 39% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs AR 36% (2025)
  • 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$11,216
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at East Hills Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
39%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
36%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Hills 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average545/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood), 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

$72,213

Median home value

$197,600

Median rent

$824/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72936; 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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Greenwood School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Hills Middle School is listed in GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Hills Middle School

East Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Greenwood, AR, part of Greenwood School District, serving approximately 593 students in grades 5th-6th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Hills Middle School

What grades does East Hills Middle School serve?

East Hills Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend East Hills Middle School?

East Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hills Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Hills Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Hills Middle School rank in AR?

East Hills Middle School ranks #352 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is East Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hills Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hills Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Hills Middle School a charter school?

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

Is East Hills Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

33.1% of students at East Hills 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Sebastian County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
Area population (ZIP 72936)
14,182
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
39
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 72936; 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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