Average
#552 of 1,036 schools in AR
Osceola Middle School
Middle School · Osceola School District · Osceola, AR
A middle school in Osceola, AR where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 N SCHOOL ST, Osceola, AR 72370
- Math 9% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs AR 35% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Osceola Middle School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Osceola 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average596/100K
Powered by
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
$41,422
Median home value
$110,100
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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.
Osceola School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Osceola Middle School is listed in OSCEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Osceola Middle School
Osceola Middle School is a public middle school in Osceola, AR, part of Osceola School District, serving approximately 237 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Osceola Middle School
What grades does Osceola Middle School serve?
Osceola Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Osceola Middle School?
Osceola Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Osceola Middle School rank in AR?
Osceola Middle School ranks #552 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Osceola Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Osceola 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 Osceola Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Osceola Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Osceola Middle School a charter school?
No, Osceola Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Osceola Middle School a Title I school?
No, Osceola Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osceola Middle School?
98.7% of students at Osceola 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
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mississippi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (870) 563-2150
- Area population (ZIP 72370)
- 7,282
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 72370; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.