Elkins Middle School

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Elkins Middle School ranks 43 rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elkins Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Elkins, Arkansas, with 348 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.7. The school is part of the Elkins School District, which is ranked 14 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkins Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state's in all subjects and grade levels. For example, the school had a 51.4% proficiency rate in mathematics, compared to the state's 36.4%, and an impressive 92.9% proficiency rate in Algebra, significantly higher than the state's 62%. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools for the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024.

While Elkins Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, it serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need compared to some nearby schools, with 44.54% to 45.14% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. This is higher than schools like Woodland Junior High School (26.46%) and McNair Middle School (16.62%). Additionally, Elkins Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.7, compared to nearby schools like Farmington Junior High School (14.2) and Woodland Junior High School (13.9).

Detail:

Public 6-8

349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727

(479) 643-2552

District: Elkins School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,566

Students who attend Elkins Middle School usually attend:

High:

Elkins High School

Feeder schools for Elkins Middle School:

Elementary:	Elkins Elementary School
	Elkins Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkins Middle School ranks better than 87.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), two or more races (8.6%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Elkins Middle School employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkins Middle School is $8,566.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Elkins Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Elkins Middle School 43^rd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Elkins Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elkins School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkins School District 14^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elkins Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	68.86	60^th	208	71.2%
2006	74.14	40^th	206	80.6%
2007	75.32	37^th	225	83.6%
2008	80.31	29^th	223	87.0%
2009	68.82	73^rd	240	69.6%
2010	61.38	105^th	254	58.7%
2011	65.76	92^nd	264	65.2%
2012	65.00	96^th	265	63.8%
2013	60.87	115^th	278	58.6%
2014	60.32	114^th	280	59.3%
2015	62.40	83^rd	275	69.8%
2016	60.76	110^th	312	64.7%
2017	61.69	122^nd	315	61.3%
2018	62.94	118^th	318	62.9%
2019	57.16	136^th	319	57.4%
2021	69.28	81^st	330	75.5%
2022	77.04	51^st	318	84.0%
2023	81.99	36^th	330	89.1%
2024	79.14	43^rd	335	87.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Elkins Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1998	223	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	226
1999	218	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	224
2000	202	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	207
2001	214	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	222
2002	332	0	0	10	4	n/a	n/a	346
2003	332	0	0	10	4	n/a	n/a	346
2004	341	0	0	18	2	n/a	n/a	361
2005	172	1	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	185
2006	182	0	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	194
2007	168	2	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	183
2008	167	4	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	187
2009	152	2	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	172
2010	167	3	0	13	4	0	0	187
2011	158	4	1	12	4	0	0	179
2012	174	2	2	17	6	0	0	201
2013	178	0	2	12	5	1	0	198
2014	267	0	1	11	3	1	2	285
2015	249	2	1	21	3	0	5	281
2016	226	2	1	22	3	0	1	255
2017	250	5	1	23	4	0	4	287
2018	240	4	0	13	5	0	8	270
2019	247	4	0	11	5	0	15	282
2020	238	3	0	11	7	0	19	278
2021	251	2	0	18	6	0	25	302
2022	269	2	1	19	8	0	20	319
2023	289	3	2	21	3	0	30	348

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elkins Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	226	10.5	21.5	21.2
1998	226	10.5	21.5	23.9
1999	224	9.8	22.9	28.6
2000	207	6.0	34.5	25.6
2001	222	16.0	13.9	39.6
2002	346	14.0	24.7	28.9
2003	346	14.0	24.7	28.9
2004	361	23.0	15.7	34.1
2005	185	6.0	30.8	30.8
2006	194	15.0	12.9	34
2007	183	21.0	8.7	41.5
2008	187	22.0	8.5	35.3
2009	172	23.0	7.5	42.4
2010	187	21.4	7.7	50.3
2011	179	16.4	10.9	53.1
2012	201	17.3	11.6	47.3
2013	198	16.4	12.0	47
2014	285	22.2	12.7	48.8
2015	281	20.0	14.0	46.6
2016	255	20.0	12.7	43.9
2017	287	20.9	13.7	30
2018	270	21.5	12.5	35.6
2019	282	17.0	16.5	46.8
2020	278	20.4	13.5	50.7
2021	302	21.5	14.0	45
2022	319	20.7	15.4	45.1
2023	348	20.7	16.7	44.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elkins Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	226	10.5	21.5	21.2
1998	226	10.5	21.5	23.9
1999	224	9.8	22.9	28.6
2000	207	6.0	34.5	25.6
2001	222	16.0	13.9	39.6
2002	346	14.0	24.7	28.9
2003	346	14.0	24.7	28.9
2004	361	23.0	15.7	34.1
2005	185	6.0	30.8	30.8
2006	194	15.0	12.9	34
2007	183	21.0	8.7	41.5
2008	187	22.0	8.5	35.3
2009	172	23.0	7.5	42.4
2010	187	21.4	7.7	50.3
2011	179	16.4	10.9	53.1
2012	201	17.3	11.6	47.3
2013	198	16.4	12.0	47
2014	285	22.2	12.7	48.8
2015	281	20.0	14.0	46.6
2016	255	20.0	12.7	43.9
2017	287	20.9	13.7	30
2018	270	21.5	12.5	35.6
2019	282	17.0	16.5	46.8
2020	278	20.4	13.5	50.7
2021	302	21.5	14.0	45
2022	319	20.7	15.4	45.1
2023	348	20.7	16.7	44.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkins Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$903 (10.5%)	$7,663 (89.5%)	$8,566

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkins Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 36^th of 330 Middle schools	31.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Elkins Middle School)	62.7	76.3	13.6%
6th Grade English (Elkins School District)	62.7	76.3	13.6%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Elkins Middle School)	50	55.8	5.8%
6th Grade Math (Elkins School District)	50	55.8	5.8%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Elkins Middle School)	41.5	48.4	6.9%
6th Grade Science (Elkins School District)	41.5	48.4	6.9%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Elkins Middle School)	35.1	45.9	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Elkins School District)	35.1	45.9	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Elkins Middle School)	80.5	88.2	7.7%
7th Grade English (Elkins School District)	80.5	88.2	7.7%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Elkins Middle School)	42.7	70.9	28.2%
7th Grade Math (Elkins School District)	42.7	70.9	28.2%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Elkins Middle School)	43.9	54.6	10.7%
7th Grade Science (Elkins School District)	43.9	54.6	10.7%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Elkins Middle School)	41.5	40	1.5%
7th Grade Reading (Elkins School District)	41.5	40	1.5%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Elkins Middle School)	80.2	88.7	8.5%
8th Grade English (Elkins School District)	80.2	88.7	8.5%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Elkins Middle School)	52.4	50.4	2%
8th Grade Math (Elkins School District)	52.4	50.4	2%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Elkins Middle School)	59.5	50.5	9%
8th Grade Science (Elkins School District)	59.5	50.5	9%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Elkins Middle School)	63.4	59.1	4.3%
8th Grade Reading (Elkins School District)	63.4	59.1	4.3%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	282	348	23.4%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	11	21	90.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	247	289	17%
Two or More Races	15	30	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.8%	44.5%	2.3%

Schools Near Elkins Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkins Middle School	Public	6-8	349 N Center	Elkins	72727	Washington County	Elkins School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 643-2552	348	21	16.7	44.5%	289 (83.0%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.6%)	79.1	43^rd of 335 public middle schools	87.2%		82	36^th of 330 public middle schools	89.1%	7		36.7	40.5	44.2	40.3		38.3	41.3	44.3	41.1		39.9	63.5	50.6	51.4		92.9	92.9	100.0	100.0		46.1	46.0	56.6	49.3	$8,566	$903	$7,663
McNair Middle School	Public	5-6	3030 E Mission Blvd	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 527-3660	746	44	16.9	16.6%	620 (83.1%)	16 (2.1%)	45 (6.0%)	13 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	44 (5.9%)								(n/a)	61.9	63.3			62.6	61.6	61.9			61.8	64.3	71.7			68.0						64.0	59.3			61.6	$8,778	$1,040	$7,738
Greenland Middle School	Public	5-8	55 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	219	17	13.2	72.6%	178 (81.3%)	6 (2.7%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.0%)	45.1	184^th of 335 public middle schools	45.1%		56.1	153^rd of 330 public middle schools	53.6%	31	24.5	21.6	24.1	24.5	23.7	33.9	21.6	24.1	22.5	25.6	39.6	35.3	38.9	21.9	35.3		76.5	76.5			47.2	37.2	35.2	53.1	43.0	$8,699	$1,417	$7,282
Woodland Junior High School	Public	7-8	1 E Poplar St	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3067	752	54	13.9	26.5%	544 (72.3%)	63 (8.4%)	60 (8.0%)	21 (2.8%)	5 (0.7%)	9 (1.2%)	50 (6.6%)	92.6	15^th of 335 public middle schools	95.5%		90.8	13^th of 330 public middle schools	96.1%	2			48.4	49.4	48.9			47.3	49.4	48.3			68.8	49.2	61.9		90.4	90.8	100.0	100.0			67.2	56.9	62.1	$11,165	$1,609	$9,556
Ramay Junior High School	Public	7-8	401 S Sang Ave	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3064	645	55	11.7	53.8%	307 (47.6%)	119 (18.4%)	120 (18.6%)	15 (2.3%)	5 (0.8%)	12 (1.9%)	67 (10.4%)	61	101^st of 335 public middle schools	69.9%		50.7	179^th of 330 public middle schools	45.8%	78			36.3	30.6	33.6			36.4	32.0	34.3			40.6	24.5	34.1	100.0	76.0	80.9	100.0	100.0			41.6	36.2	39.1	$12,095	$2,358	$9,738
Sonora Middle School	Public	6-7	17051 E Hwy 412	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8821	632	52	12.2	85.4%	141 (22.3%)	13 (2.1%)	271 (42.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	188 (29.7%)	10 (1.6%)	31.2	241^st of 335 public middle schools	28.1%		23.9	271^st of 330 public middle schools	17.9%	30		20.9	19.8		20.4		20.6	19.1		19.9		24.9	36.3		30.4							30.5	30.1		30.3	$10,360	$1,899	$8,461
West Fork Middle School	Public	5-8	333 School Ave	West Fork	72774	Washington County	West Fork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 839-3342	241	20	12.0	46.9%	206 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.4%)	41.9	199^th of 335 public middle schools	40.6%		43.5	204^th of 330 public middle schools	38.2%	5	38.0	34.6	22.4	33.8	32.2	39.7	34.6	24.1	33.8	33.1	32.8	36.4	24.1	15.5	27.1		50.0	50.0			34.5	29.1	22.4	27.9	28.5	$9,085	$1,268	$7,817
John L Colbert Middle School	Public	5-6	888 S. Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(479) 718-0254	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	35.3	29.3			32.4	34.8	27.9			31.5	36.1	34.6			35.4						37.2	27.0			32.2
J. O. Kelly Middle School	Public	6-7	1879 E Robinson	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8730	564	55	10.2	92.0%	50 (8.9%)	10 (1.8%)	348 (61.7%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	141 (25.0%)	8 (1.4%)	16.6	297^th of 335 public middle schools	11.3%		19	281^st of 330 public middle schools	14.8%	16		21.2	13.4		17.5		21.5	13.1		17.5		22.8	19.1		21.1							15.7	16.5		16.0	$9,807	$1,896	$7,911
Holt Middle School	Public	5-6	2365 N Rupple Rd	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 527-3670	525	30	17.3	47.6%	284 (54.1%)	74 (14.1%)	86 (16.4%)	19 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.5%)	47 (9.0%)								(n/a)	49.4	38.5			43.3	50.5	39.9			44.5	43.8	52.6			48.8						47.4	40.0			43.2	$11,444	$1,920	$9,523

Frequently Asked Questions about Elkins Middle School

What high school do graduates of Elkins Middle School attend?

Students who attend Elkins Middle School usually go on to attend Elkins High School

What is the racial makeup of Elkins Middle School?

Students at Elkins Middle School are 83% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Elkins Middle School in?

Elkins School District

Is Elkins Middle School a good school?

Elkins Middle School ranks 43^rd of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elkins Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Elkins Middle School.

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