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#590 of 1,036 schools in AR
Waldron Middle School
Middle School · Waldron School District · Waldron, AR
A middle school in Waldron, AR where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2075 RICE ST, Waldron, AR 72958
- Math 25% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs AR 35% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waldron Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waldron 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waldron), 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
$43,655
Median home value
$95,600
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72958; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Waldron School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waldron Middle School is listed in WALDRON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waldron Middle School
Waldron Middle School is a public middle school in Waldron, AR, part of Waldron School District, serving approximately 444 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldron Middle School
What grades does Waldron Middle School serve?
Waldron Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Waldron Middle School?
Waldron Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waldron Middle School rank in AR?
Waldron Middle School ranks #590 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Waldron Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldron Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Waldron Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waldron Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waldron Middle School a charter school?
No, Waldron Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waldron Middle School a Title I school?
No, Waldron Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waldron Middle School?
73.4% of students at Waldron 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
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (479) 637-4549
- Area population (ZIP 72958)
- 6,566
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 72958; 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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