Excellent
#26 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 2% in state
Valley Springs Middle School
Middle School · VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
P O BOX 640, Valley Springs, AR 72682
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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- School Scout rating
- 8.9/10 (Excellent) is a school evidence signal, not a family-fit score.
- Assessment evidence
- Loaded structured records show math 70% and ELA 68%; compare the source periods before relying on them.
- Location context
- Valley Springs Middle School is listed in VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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Score Breakdown
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Valley Springs Middle School — Students at Valley Springs Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test ScoresAR ATLAS (SY 2024–25)
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments.About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
Nearby alternatives
Nearby verified-grade options
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Neighborhood Context
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Location
P O BOX 640, Valley Springs, AR 72682
NeighborhoodU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72682; this is area context, not an attendance boundary. · Data sources
Median Income
$42,750
Median Home Value
$93,400
Population
276
College Educated
5%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Median Age
52.3
Quick FactsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 49.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (870) 429-8100
About Valley Springs Middle School
Valley Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Valley Springs, AR, part of VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT. Valley Springs Middle School serves approximately 246 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Structured state assessment records for Valley Springs Middle School show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Resources & Links
District
VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 815
- Schools in District
- 3
- District spending per student
- $11,271NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley Springs Middle School
What grades does Valley Springs Middle School serve?
Valley Springs Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Springs Middle School?
Valley Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Springs Middle School rank in AR?
Valley Springs Middle School ranks #26 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Valley Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Valley Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Springs Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Valley Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Valley Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Springs Middle School?
49.2% of students at Valley Springs 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.
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