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#118 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 11% in state

Eureka Springs Middle School

Middle School · Eureka Springs School District · Eureka Springs, AR

A middle school in Eureka Springs, AR where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

142 GREENWOOD HOLLOW RD, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

  • Math 45% vs AR 39% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs AR 35% (2025)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$15,415
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Eureka Springs Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
39%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
35%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eureka Springs 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,135/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eureka Springs), 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

$45,990

Median home value

$228,600

Median rent

$838/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72632; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clear Spring SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6PK–111.9 mi68Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Eureka Springs School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eureka Springs Middle School is listed in EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eureka Springs Middle School

Eureka Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Eureka Springs, AR, part of Eureka Springs School District, serving approximately 188 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eureka Springs Middle School

What grades does Eureka Springs Middle School serve?

Eureka Springs Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Eureka Springs Middle School?

Eureka Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eureka Springs Middle School rank in AR?

Eureka Springs Middle School ranks #118 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Eureka Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eureka Springs 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 Eureka Springs Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eureka Springs Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eureka Springs Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Eureka Springs Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

58.0% of students at Eureka Springs 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 – 8th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
Area population (ZIP 72632)
4,550
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
52.5
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 72632; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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