Excellent
#164 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 16% in state
Elmwood Middle School
Middle School · Rogers School District · Rogers, AR
A Rogers School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1600 S 13TH ST, Rogers, AR 72756
- Math 63% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmwood Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elmwood 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rogers), 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
$70,900
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Light Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Oakdale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Kirksey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 957 | Compare → |
| Lingle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 742 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rogers School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmwood Middle School is listed in ROGERS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmwood Middle School
Elmwood Middle School is a public middle school in Rogers, AR, part of Rogers School District, serving approximately 1,026 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmwood Middle School
What grades does Elmwood Middle School serve?
Elmwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elmwood Middle School?
Elmwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,026 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmwood Middle School rank in AR?
Elmwood Middle School ranks #164 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Elmwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Elmwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmwood Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elmwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Elmwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Elmwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmwood Middle School?
40.3% of students at Elmwood 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
- 1,026
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (479) 631-3600
- Area population (ZIP 72756)
- 41,278
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 72756; 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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