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Public middle school · Huntsville School District · Huntsville, Arkansas

Huntsville Middle School

Huntsville Middle School rates 6.5, right at the middle of Huntsville School District's middle schools, whose rated median is 6.5.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.5this school

6.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Huntsville School District median is 6.5.

#503 of 1,041 schools in Arkansas · Huntsville School District: 1 middle schools rated, median 6.5

The brief

A middle school in Huntsville, AR where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 503 of 1,041 schools in Arkansas and 3 of 6 in Huntsville School District.

Huntsville Middle School is listed in Huntsville School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math38%6 points below the Arkansas average of 44%468 students tested · 2026 ATLAS
Reading29%12 points below the Arkansas average of 41%472 students tested · 2026 ATLAS
In 2026, 38% of students were proficient in math and 29% in reading, against Arkansas averages of 44% and 41%.2026 ATLAS; 49 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.6
40% of the rating
Academics
5.6
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.2
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 72740; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Huntsville Middle School and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$55,500
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$614/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
15.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
34
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
13
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Huntsville Middle School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

The provided sources describe the Huntsville School District (HSD), which includes Huntsville Middle School. The district implemented a 1:1 Chromebook initiative in 2015 to support online and digital learning 1. HSD offers a Virtual Academy (HSDVA) for students seeking virtual attendance or advanced coursework 1. The district operates two Career and Technical Education (CTE) campuses providing programs in Diesel Mechanics, Welding, CNA, Cyber Security, and other fields 1. Additionally, the district highlights a 5th Grade Career Day event where students researched and presented professions to younger grades 1. Watson Primary School, part of the district, received the R.I.S.E. Award from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for its implementation of the Science of Reading 1. The district website provides resources such as a school calendar, child nutrition directory, and parent resources 1.
Sources (1)
  1. huntsvilleschooldistrict.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Huntsville Middle School serve?

Huntsville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Huntsville Middle School?

Huntsville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Huntsville Middle School rank in AR?

Huntsville Middle School ranks #503 of 1,041 schools in AR.

What is Huntsville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Huntsville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Huntsville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntsville Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Huntsville Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Huntsville Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

71.2% of students at Huntsville 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
513
Student-teacher ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madison County
Rank in district
#3 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$11,577
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 72740)
10,226
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
39.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.