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#971 of 1,036 schools in AR

Trumann Middle School

Middle School · Trumann School District · Trumann, AR

A middle school in Trumann, AR where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

221 PINE AVE, Trumann, AR 72472

  • Math 19% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs AR 36% (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-24 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$10,507
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Students at Trumann Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
36%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Trumann 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,719/100K

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

$39,474

Median home value

$110,900

Median rent

$632/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72472; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Trumann School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$10,507NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Trumann Middle School

Trumann Middle School is a public middle school in Trumann, AR, part of Trumann School District, serving approximately 307 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trumann Middle School

What grades does Trumann Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Trumann Middle School?

Trumann Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Trumann Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trumann Middle School rank in AR?

Trumann Middle School ranks #971 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Trumann Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trumann Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Trumann Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trumann Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Trumann Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Trumann Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Trumann 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
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Poinsett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
Area population (ZIP 72472)
8,868
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
40.3
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 72472; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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