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#409 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 39% in state

Siloam Springs Intermediate School

Middle School · Siloam Springs School District · Siloam Springs, AR

A middle school in Siloam Springs, AR serving grades 5th – 6th.

1500 N MT OLIVE ST, Siloam Springs, AR 72761

  • Math 38% vs AR 39% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs AR 36% (2025)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$11,504
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Siloam Springs Intermediate School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
39%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
36%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 34% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).

Show all 11 years
2013
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

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

Based on 26 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Siloam Springs Intermediate 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: High1,851/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Siloam Springs), 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

$69,620

Median home value

$218,700

Median rent

$936/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72761; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gentry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–84.9 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Siloam Springs School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$11,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Siloam Springs Intermediate School is listed in SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Siloam Springs Intermediate School

Siloam Springs Intermediate School is a public middle school in Siloam Springs, AR, part of Siloam Springs School District, serving approximately 695 students in grades 5th-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Siloam Springs Intermediate School

What grades does Siloam Springs Intermediate School serve?

Siloam Springs Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Siloam Springs Intermediate School?

Siloam Springs Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Siloam Springs Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Siloam Springs Intermediate School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Siloam Springs Intermediate School rank in AR?

Siloam Springs Intermediate School ranks #409 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Siloam Springs Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Siloam Springs Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Siloam Springs Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Siloam Springs Intermediate School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Siloam Springs Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Siloam Springs Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Siloam Springs Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Siloam Springs Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Siloam Springs Intermediate School?

61.7% of students at Siloam Springs Intermediate 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 – 6th
Enrollment
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 72761)
23,703
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
34.4
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 72761; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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