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#160 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 15% in state

Mansfield Middle School

Middle School · Mansfield School District · Mansfield, AR

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

400 GROVE ST, Mansfield, AR 72944

  • Math 44% vs AR 39% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs AR 35% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$12,195
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Mansfield Middle School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
39%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
35%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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

69.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mansfield 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated760/100K

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

$47,225

Median home value

$113,600

Median rent

$798/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72944; 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.

Mansfield School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Mansfield Middle School

Mansfield Middle School is a public middle school in Mansfield, AR, part of Mansfield School District, serving approximately 231 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mansfield Middle School

What grades does Mansfield Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Mansfield Middle School?

Mansfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mansfield Middle School rank in AR?

Mansfield Middle School ranks #160 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Mansfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mansfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mansfield Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mansfield Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mansfield Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Mansfield Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

69.7% of students at Mansfield 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
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
Area population (ZIP 72944)
2,669
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
43.3
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 72944; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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