Very Good
#229 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 22% in state
Northridge Middle School
Middle School · Van Buren School District · Van Buren, AR
A Van Buren School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 NORTHRIDGE DR, Van Buren, AR 72956
- Math 55% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northridge Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northridge 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,524/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Van Buren), 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
$60,387
Median home value
$177,100
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Butterfield Trail Middle SchooEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 558 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Van Buren School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northridge Middle School is listed in VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northridge Middle School
Northridge Middle School is a public middle school in Van Buren, AR, part of Van Buren School District, serving approximately 739 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northridge Middle School
What grades does Northridge Middle School serve?
Northridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northridge Middle School rank in AR?
Northridge Middle School ranks #229 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Northridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Northridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northridge Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Northridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northridge Middle School?
49.9% of students at Northridge 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
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (479) 471-3126
- Area population (ZIP 72956)
- 34,102
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 72956; 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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