Excellent
#26 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 2% in state
Valley Springs Middle School
Middle School · Valley Springs School District · Valley Springs, AR
A middle school in Valley Springs, AR where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 640, Valley Springs, AR 72682
Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
- Math 65% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs AR 35% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Springs Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Springs 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County reported crime499/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,750
Median home value
$93,400
College educated
5%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72682; 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.
Valley Springs School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 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
Valley Springs Middle School is listed in VALLEY SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Springs Middle School
Valley Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Valley Springs, AR, part of Valley Springs School District, serving approximately 246 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Phone
- (870) 429-8100
- Area population (ZIP 72682)
- 276
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 72682; 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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