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#577 of 1,036 schools in AR
Green Forest Intermed School
Middle School · Green Forest School District · Green Forest, AR
A middle school in Green Forest, AR serving grades 4th – 8th.
P O BOX 1950, Green Forest, AR 72638
- Math 36% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Forest Intermed School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 43 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Forest Intermed 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Green Forest), 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
$65,921
Median home value
$159,400
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Green Forest School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Green Forest Intermed School is listed in GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Forest Intermed School
Green Forest Intermed School is a public middle school in Green Forest, AR, part of Green Forest School District, serving approximately 514 students in grades 4th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Forest Intermed School
What grades does Green Forest Intermed School serve?
Green Forest Intermed School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Green Forest Intermed School?
Green Forest Intermed School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Forest Intermed School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Forest Intermed School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Forest Intermed School rank in AR?
Green Forest Intermed School ranks #577 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Green Forest Intermed School's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Forest Intermed School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Green Forest Intermed School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Forest Intermed School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Green Forest Intermed School a charter school?
No, Green Forest Intermed School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Forest Intermed School a Title I school?
No, Green Forest Intermed School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Forest Intermed School?
77.2% of students at Green Forest Intermed 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (870) 438-5129
- Area population (ZIP 72638)
- 7,068
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 72638; 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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