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#225 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 22% in state

Quitman Middle School

Middle School · Quitman School District · Quitman, AR

A middle school in Quitman, AR serving grades 6th – 8th.

6275 HEBER SPRINGS RD W, Quitman, AR 72131

  • Math 40% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs AR 34% (2025)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$10,511
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Quitman Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
34%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 40% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Quitman 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,983/100K

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

$41,835

Median home value

$162,800

Median rent

$846/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72131; 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.

Quitman School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,511NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Quitman Middle School

Quitman Middle School is a public middle school in Quitman, AR, part of Quitman School District, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quitman Middle School

What grades does Quitman Middle School serve?

Quitman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Quitman Middle School?

Quitman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Quitman Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quitman Middle School rank in AR?

Quitman Middle School ranks #225 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Quitman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Quitman 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 Quitman Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quitman Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Quitman Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Quitman Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

52.7% of students at Quitman 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
226
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cleburne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
Area population (ZIP 72131)
4,099
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
54
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 72131; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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