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#54 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 5% in state

Harrison Middle School

Middle School · Harrison School District · Harrison, AR

A middle school in Harrison, AR where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1125 GOBLIN DR, Harrison, AR 72601

  • Math 56% vs AR 39% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs AR 35% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,466
Chronic Absenteeism9.9%

Students at Harrison Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
39%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
35%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harrison 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,130/100K

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

$54,059

Median home value

$176,500

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72601; 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
Harrison Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–73.0 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Harrison School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harrison Middle School is listed in HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harrison Middle School

Harrison Middle School is a public middle school in Harrison, AR, part of Harrison School District, serving approximately 858 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harrison Middle School

What grades does Harrison Middle School serve?

Harrison Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Harrison Middle School?

Harrison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harrison Middle School rank in AR?

Harrison Middle School ranks #54 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Harrison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harrison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Harrison Middle School?

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

Is Harrison Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Harrison Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

55.7% of students at Harrison 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
858
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.9%
Area population (ZIP 72601)
30,180
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
41.8
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 72601; 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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