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#469 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 45% in state
Helen Tyson Middle School
Middle School · Springdale School District · Springdale, AR
A Springdale School District middle school serving grades 6th – 7th.
3304 S 40TH, Springdale, AR 72762
- Math 32% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen Tyson Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helen Tyson 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springdale), 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
$80,678
Median home value
$278,600
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72762; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,013 | Compare → |
| Hellstern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–7 | 3.0 mi | 851 | Compare → |
| J. O. Kelly Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–7 | 3.8 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Prism Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–11 | 4.1 mi | 96 | 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.
Springdale School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #9 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helen Tyson Middle School is listed in SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen Tyson Middle School
Helen Tyson Middle School is a public middle school in Springdale, AR, part of Springdale School District, serving approximately 675 students in grades 6th-7th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Tyson Middle School
What grades does Helen Tyson Middle School serve?
Helen Tyson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Helen Tyson Middle School?
Helen Tyson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Tyson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Tyson Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Tyson Middle School rank in AR?
Helen Tyson Middle School ranks #469 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Helen Tyson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Tyson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Helen Tyson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Tyson Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Helen Tyson Middle School a charter school?
No, Helen Tyson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen Tyson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Helen Tyson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helen Tyson Middle School?
82.4% of students at Helen Tyson 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (479) 750-8720
- Area population (ZIP 72762)
- 47,402
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 72762; 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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