Is Green Forest Intermed School a good school?

Green Forest Intermed School ranks 220 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Green Forest Intermed School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Green Forest Intermed School.

What is the racial makeup of Green Forest Intermed School?

Students at Green Forest Intermed School are 42% Hispanic, 40% White, 9% Asian, 8% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Green Forest Intermed School attend?

Students who attend Green Forest Intermed School usually go on to attend Green Forest High School

Green Forest Intermed School

Summary:

Green Forest Intermed School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in the Green Forest School District in Arkansas, with 547 students. Despite its location, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Arkansas middle schools over the past decade and earning a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low test scores across all subject areas and grade levels. In 2023-2024, only 29.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% statewide and 32% in the Green Forest School District. The school also struggles in math, with only 27.3% of students proficient or better, compared to 36.4% statewide. Additionally, Green Forest Intermed School has very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.3% to 82.75% over the past few years, indicating a high-poverty student population.

In contrast, nearby schools like Harrison Middle School and Eureka Springs Middle School are both high-performing, ranking in the top 100 middle schools in the state. This highlights the significant disparity in educational outcomes between Green Forest Intermed School and its neighbors. While Green Forest Intermed School's relatively low student-teacher ratio could be an asset, the school's consistent underperformance suggests that systemic challenges need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 4-8

401 Tulip Court
Green Forest, AR 72638

(870) 438-5129

District: Green Forest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,759

Students who attend Green Forest Intermed School usually attend:

High:

Green Forest High School

Feeder schools for Green Forest Intermed School:

Elementary:

Green Forest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 547

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.9%

White:

40.0%

Asian:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Green Forest Intermed School ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.34. (See more...)

Compare Details Green Forest Intermed School ranks worse than 65.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.9%), White (40%), Asian (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Green Forest Intermed School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Green Forest Intermed School employs 40.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Green Forest Intermed School is $8,759.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Green Forest Intermed School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Green Forest Intermed School 220^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Green Forest Intermed School in the ranking list.)

Green Forest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Green Forest School District 134^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Green Forest Intermed School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	40.38	286^th	411	30.4%
2006	29.80	316^th	402	21.4%
2007	37.82	315^th	440	28.4%
2008	36.70	327^th	439	25.5%
2009	59.00	209^th	445	53.0%
2010	51.83	266^th	457	41.8%
2011	53.73	258^th	471	45.2%
2012	68.97	145^th	468	69.0%
2013	73.15	108^th	476	77.3%
2014	48.43	287^th	471	39.1%
2015	49.61	220^th	466	52.8%
2016	34.89	366^th	494	25.9%
2017	36.89	333^rd	485	31.3%
2018	29.49	369^th	480	23.1%
2019	32.65	363^rd	488	25.6%
2021	45.93	295^th	496	40.5%
2022	55.36	239^th	487	50.9%
2023	48.99	283^rd	492	42.5%
2024	41.34	304^th	497	38.8%

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

Rank History for Green Forest Intermed School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	38.54	149^th	208	28.4%
2006	26.82	171^st	206	17.0%
2007	29.77	187^th	225	16.9%
2009	70.75	58^th	240	75.8%
2010	56.07	129^th	254	49.2%
2011	69.56	77^th	264	70.8%
2012	71.33	62^nd	265	76.6%
2013	63.81	103^rd	278	62.9%
2014	42.57	189^th	280	32.5%
2015	58.96	96^th	275	65.1%
2016	45.19	182^nd	312	41.7%
2017	40.11	210^th	315	33.3%
2018	27.97	247^th	318	22.3%
2019	26.49	250^th	319	21.6%
2021	26.61	269^th	330	18.5%
2022	35.89	226^th	318	28.9%
2023	40.74	211^th	330	36.1%
2024	37.23	220^th	335	34.3%

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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 Green Forest Intermed School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	244	0	1	61	1	n/a	n/a	307
2003	244	0	1	61	1	n/a	n/a	307
2004	263	0	3	98	2	n/a	n/a	366
2005	269	0	2	106	3	n/a	n/a	380
2006	260	3	3	108	2	n/a	n/a	376
2007	250	4	1	130	5	n/a	n/a	390
2008	244	4	1	127	6	n/a	n/a	382
2009	246	2	0	133	3	n/a	n/a	384
2010	237	0	3	147	4	1	0	392
2011	289	3	3	180	0	0	0	475
2012	281	0	3	184	0	0	1	469
2013	271	0	6	213	0	0	1	491
2014	237	1	4	236	0	1	1	480
2015	233	1	2	233	0	0	1	470
2016	221	0	3	221	3	7	1	456
2017	242	0	12	218	5	10	5	492
2018	239	1	15	233	6	11	5	510
2019	232	2	27	223	5	25	7	521
2020	246	4	37	228	2	36	6	559
2021	241	5	49	235	3	33	2	568
2022	216	5	44	214	3	28	2	512
2023	219	3	47	229	2	42	5	547

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 Green Forest Intermed School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	307	16.0	19.2	61.9
2003	307	16.0	19.2	61.9
2004	366	25.0	14.6	67.8
2005	380	25.0	15.2	70.3
2006	376	31.0	12.1	66
2007	390	35.0	11.1	73.3
2008	382	32.0	11.9	74.3
2009	384	30.0	12.8	73.2
2010	392	33.6	11.8	77.6
2011	475	31.9	14.8	79.8
2012	469	31.9	14.7	80.4
2013	491	32.6	15.0	81.1
2014	480	38.4	12.4	86.7
2015	470	38.0	12.3	84.7
2016	456	38.0	12.0	84.9
2017	492	40.1	12.2	49.8
2018	510	44.2	11.5	48.8
2019	521	39.3	13.2	84.6
2020	559	44.0	12.6	83.4
2021	568	43.3	13.0	82.7
2022	512	41.0	12.4	79.9
2023	547	40.2	13.5	71.3

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 Green Forest Intermed School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	307	16.0	19.2	61.9
2003	307	16.0	19.2	61.9
2004	366	25.0	14.6	67.8
2005	380	25.0	15.2	70.3
2006	376	31.0	12.1	66
2007	390	35.0	11.1	73.3
2008	382	32.0	11.9	74.3
2009	384	30.0	12.8	73.2
2010	392	33.6	11.8	77.6
2011	475	31.9	14.8	79.8
2012	469	31.9	14.7	80.4
2013	491	32.6	15.0	81.1
2014	480	38.4	12.4	86.7
2015	470	38.0	12.3	84.7
2016	456	38.0	12.0	84.9
2017	492	40.1	12.2	49.8
2018	510	44.2	11.5	48.8
2019	521	39.3	13.2	84.6
2020	559	44.0	12.6	83.4
2021	568	43.3	13.0	82.7
2022	512	41.0	12.4	79.9
2023	547	40.2	13.5	71.3

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 Green Forest Intermed School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,299 (14.8%)	$7,459 (85.2%)	$8,759

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Green Forest Intermed School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 363^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 283^rd of 492 Elementary schools	16.9%
Ranks 250^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 211^th of 330 Middle schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English (Green Forest Intermed School)	59.7	60	0.3%
4th Grade English (Green Forest School District)	59.7	60	0.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Green Forest Intermed School)	59.7	55.7	4%
4th Grade Math (Green Forest School District)	59.7	55.7	4%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Green Forest Intermed School)	36.7	40	3.3%
4th Grade Science (Green Forest School District)	36.7	40	3.3%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Green Forest Intermed School)	42.2	41.8	0.4%
4th Grade Reading (Green Forest School District)	42.2	41.8	0.4%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Green Forest Intermed School)	61.5	65	3.5%
5th Grade English (Green Forest School District)	61.5	65	3.5%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Green Forest Intermed School)	51.7	44.4	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Green Forest School District)	51.7	44.4	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Green Forest Intermed School)	30.7	29.9	0.8%
5th Grade Science (Green Forest School District)	30.7	29.9	0.8%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Green Forest Intermed School)	31.6	34	2.4%
5th Grade Reading (Green Forest School District)	31.6	34	2.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Green Forest Intermed School)	56	61.6	5.6%
6th Grade English (Green Forest School District)	56	61.6	5.6%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Green Forest Intermed School)	25.9	37.4	11.5%
6th Grade Math (Green Forest School District)	25.9	37.4	11.5%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Green Forest Intermed School)	39.1	30.9	8.2%
6th Grade Science (Green Forest School District)	39.1	30.9	8.2%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Green Forest Intermed School)	31	38.3	7.3%
6th Grade Reading (Green Forest School District)	31	38.3	7.3%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Green Forest Intermed School)	74.1	66.7	7.4%
7th Grade English (Green Forest School District)	74.1	66.7	7.4%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Green Forest Intermed School)	35.6	30.2	5.4%
7th Grade Math (Green Forest School District)	35.6	30.2	5.4%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Green Forest Intermed School)	27.9	36.5	8.6%
7th Grade Science (Green Forest School District)	27.9	36.5	8.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Green Forest Intermed School)	29.8	27.1	2.7%
7th Grade Reading (Green Forest School District)	29.8	27.1	2.7%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Green Forest Intermed School)	65.6	63	2.6%
8th Grade English (Green Forest School District)	65.6	63	2.6%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Green Forest Intermed School)	36.6	35.1	1.5%
8th Grade Math (Green Forest School District)	36.6	35.1	1.5%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Green Forest Intermed School)	34.4	33.3	1.1%
8th Grade Science (Green Forest School District)	34.4	33.3	1.1%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Green Forest Intermed School)	46.3	46.5	0.2%
8th Grade Reading (Green Forest School District)	46.3	46.5	0.2%
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	521	547	5%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	27	47	74.1%
Hispanic	223	229	2.7%
Pacific Islander	25	42	68%
White	232	219	5.6%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.6%	71.3%	13.3%

Schools Near Green Forest Intermed 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 Science (2024)						ATLAS Biology (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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Green Forest Intermed School	Public	4-8	401 Tulip Court	Green Forest	72638	Carroll County	Green Forest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 438-5129	547	40	13.5	71.3%	219 (40.0%)	3 (0.5%)	229 (41.9%)	47 (8.6%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (7.7%)	5 (0.9%)	37.2	220^th of 335 public middle schools	34.3%		40.7	211^th of 330 public middle schools	36.1%	9	28.3	39.7	26.0	29.4	21.6	29.3	27.2	41.1	28.0	30.3	24.5	30.6	24.8	40.2	19.0	27.6	22.3	27.3	66.7	66.7	14.1	34.2	27.0	35.8	24.5	27.7	100.0	100.0	$8,759	$1,299	$7,459
Berryville Middle School	Public	6-8	214 Ferguson St	Berryville	72616	Carroll County	Berryville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 423-4512	428	31	13.7	71.3%	255 (59.6%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (30.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.6%)	12 (2.8%)	58.2	114^th of 335 public middle schools	66.0%		39.5	213^th of 330 public middle schools	35.5%	99			40.4	31.2	37.9	36.5			39.0	30.5	37.9	35.8			33.6	30.0	24.1	29.6	60.0	61.9			38.4	37.6	35.6	37.2			$9,296	$1,401	$7,895
Eureka Springs Middle School	Public	5-8	142 Greenwood Hollow Rd	Eureka Springs	72632	Carroll County	Eureka Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 253-7716	212	19	11.1	63.7%	186 (87.7%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.1%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	84.6	31^st of 335 public middle schools	90.7%		65.8	104^th of 330 public middle schools	68.5%	73		54.7	43.2	44.6	41.5	45.7		50.0	47.7	42.5	45.3	46.2		52.4	50.0	53.2	51.5	51.8	83.3	83.3		45.3	52.3	51.1	49.1	49.5			$10,978	$1,049	$9,930
Harrison Middle School	Public	5-8	1125 Goblin Dr	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Harrison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-9764	830	56	14.8	48.8%	751 (90.5%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (5.8%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.4%)	90.1	20^th of 335 public middle schools	94.0%		91.5	12^th of 330 public middle schools	96.4%	8		46.1	51.7	47.2	49.1	48.5		46.2	53.4	43.8	47.1	47.6		50.2	53.9	68.6	54.5	56.7	84.0	84.0		49.3	55.8	50.8	50.5	51.6			$8,115	$1,034	$7,080

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