Very Good
#256 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 25% in state
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
Middle School · Vilonia School District · Vilonia, AR
A Vilonia School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
98 S MT OLIVE RD, Vilonia, AR 72173
- Math 52% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Frank Mitchell Intermediate 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 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated924/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vilonia), 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
$75,819
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilonia Pathways AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Vilonia School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is listed in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is a public middle school in Vilonia, AR, part of Vilonia School District, serving approximately 612 students in grades 4th-6th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank Mitchell Intermediate School
What grades does Frank Mitchell Intermediate School serve?
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank Mitchell Intermediate School rank in AR?
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School ranks #256 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Frank Mitchell Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank Mitchell Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Mitchell Intermediate School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Frank Mitchell Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank Mitchell Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Frank Mitchell Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Mitchell Intermediate School?
44.6% of students at Frank Mitchell Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Faulkner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (501) 796-4643
- Area population (ZIP 72173)
- 10,122
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 72173; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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