Very Good
#187 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 18% in state
Norphlet Middle School
Middle School · Smackover-norphlet School District · Norphlet, AR
A Smackover-norphlet School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 SCHOOL ST, Norphlet, AR 71759
- Math 36% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 35% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norphlet Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Norphlet 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 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated709/100K
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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 home value
$167,200
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
93.7%
Poverty rate
34%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Smackover-norphlet School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norphlet Middle School is listed in SMACKOVER-NORPHLET SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norphlet Middle School
Norphlet Middle School is a public middle school in Norphlet, AR, part of Smackover-norphlet School District, serving approximately 337 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norphlet Middle School
What grades does Norphlet Middle School serve?
Norphlet Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Norphlet Middle School?
Norphlet Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norphlet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norphlet Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norphlet Middle School rank in AR?
Norphlet Middle School ranks #187 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Norphlet Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norphlet Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Norphlet Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norphlet Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Norphlet Middle School a charter school?
No, Norphlet Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norphlet Middle School a Title I school?
No, Norphlet Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norphlet Middle School?
52.2% of students at Norphlet 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
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (870) 546-1002
- Area population (ZIP 71759)
- 350
- Area median age
- 58
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 71759; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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