Summary:
The Springdale School District in Arkansas is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with Hellstern Middle School standing out as the top-performing school in the district and Sonora Middle School and J.O. Kelly Middle School lagging behind.
Hellstern Middle School is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top 31 middle schools in Arkansas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages across multiple test subjects and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates. In contrast, Sonora Middle School and J.O. Kelly Middle School rank in the bottom quarter of Arkansas middle schools and have 1-star ratings.
The data suggests the Springdale School District as a whole is struggling, with all four middle schools performing below the state average on most metrics. Understanding the factors driving Hellstern Middle School's success and addressing the challenges faced by the lower-performing schools could help the district improve educational outcomes for all its middle school students.
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