Very Good
#227 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 22% in state
Swifton Middle School
Middle School · Jackson Co. School District · Swifton, AR
A Jackson Co. School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 556, Swifton, AR 72471
- Math 55% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs AR 35% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swifton Middle School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swifton 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average279/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swifton), 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
$34,048
Median home value
$69,600
Median rent
$531/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Jackson Co. School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swifton Middle School is listed in JACKSON CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swifton Middle School
Swifton Middle School is a public middle school in Swifton, AR, part of Jackson Co. School District, serving approximately 187 students in grades 5th-7th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swifton Middle School
What grades does Swifton Middle School serve?
Swifton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Swifton Middle School?
Swifton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swifton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swifton Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swifton Middle School rank in AR?
Swifton Middle School ranks #227 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Swifton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swifton 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 Swifton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swifton Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Swifton Middle School a charter school?
No, Swifton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swifton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Swifton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swifton Middle School?
70.1% of students at Swifton 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (870) 485-2336
- Area population (ZIP 72471)
- 1,339
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 72471; 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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