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#550 of 1,036 schools in AR

Huntsville Middle School

Middle School · Huntsville School District · Huntsville, AR

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

P O BOX G, Huntsville, AR 72740

  • Math 31% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs AR 34% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$11,577
Chronic Absenteeism2.9%

Students at Huntsville Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
34%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Huntsville 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,004/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,500

Median home value

$165,600

Median rent

$614/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72740; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Huntsville School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$11,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Huntsville Middle School

Huntsville Middle School is a public middle school in Huntsville, AR, part of Huntsville School District, serving approximately 513 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #550 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Huntsville Middle School

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 #550 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Huntsville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Huntsville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.9%
Area population (ZIP 72740)
10,226
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
39.9
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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