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Harrison Middle School

Summary:

Harrison Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Harrison, Arkansas, part of the Harrison School District, which is ranked 15th out of 252 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Harrison Middle School has consistently ranked among the top 20 middle schools in Arkansas over the past several years, with a current ranking of 20th out of 335 middle schools in the state.

Harrison Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, and Science. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates range from 47.6% to 56.7% across different subject areas, significantly higher than the state averages of 33.8% to 36.4%. The school's Algebra proficiency rate of 84% is particularly impressive, far exceeding the state average of 26.8%. While Harrison Middle School outperforms the state averages, it is also outperforming the nearby schools, such as Green Forest Intermed School and Bergman Middle School, in academic performance.

Harrison Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 14.8, which is higher than the nearby schools of Green Forest Intermed School (13.5) and Bergman Middle School (12.1), indicating a slightly larger class size. However, the school's spending per student of $8,115 in 2018-2019 is comparable to the nearby schools, which range from $8,177 to $8,759 per student. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years, demonstrating its consistent high performance and ability to provide a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1125 Goblin Dr
       Harrison, AR  72601

(870) 741-9764

District: Harrison School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,115 Help


Students who attend Harrison Middle School usually attend:

High:    Harrison High School

Feeder schools for Harrison Middle School:

Elementary:    Forest Heights Elementary School
    Skyline Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  858

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrison Middle School ranks better than 94% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison Middle School is $8,115.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harrison Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Middle School 20th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Harrison Middle School in the ranking list.)

Harrison School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison School District 15th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrison Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.47 31st 319 90.3%
2021 91.40 16th 330 95.2%
2022 92.62 12th 318 96.2%
2023 91.49 12th 330 96.4%
2024 90.13 20th 335 94.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Harrison Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 400 0 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 408
1989 414 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 429 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 443 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1992 445 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 434 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 407 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 431 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 431 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 422 0 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 437 1 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 439 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2000 398 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 428 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 444 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 444 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 433 2 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 383 0 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2006 420 1 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 427 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2008 422 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 413 0 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 401 1 3 7 4 0 9 0 425
2011 396 1 2 11 2 2 10 0 424
2012 406 1 5 13 2 4 7 0 438
2013 413 1 2 10 3 0 7 0 436
2014 378 0 4 10 4 0 10 0 406
2015 391 0 2 11 2 0 13 0 419
2016 407 1 4 14 3 0 6 0 435
2017 364 1 6 20 5 0 6 0 402
2018 772 3 6 29 8 1 14 0 833
2019 754 5 10 39 5 1 20 0 834
2020 767 4 6 37 2 1 21 0 838
2021 756 3 4 45 2 2 21 0 833
2022 734 2 5 52 2 1 20 0 816
2023 751 3 4 48 3 1 20 0 830
2024 762 3 4 56 2 1 30 0 858

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 Harrison Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 408 20.8 19.6 n/a
1989 419 25.0 16.7 n/a
1990 431 25.0 17.2 26.9
1991 446 22.0 20.2 21.1
1992 446 22.4 19.9 23.3
1993 437 21.8 20.0 22
1994 411 22.3 18.4 23.8
1995 436 25.7 17.0 24.1
1996 436 25.7 17.0 24.1
1997 433 24.5 17.7 27
1998 447 24.5 18.2 33.3
1999 444 19.2 23.1 35.6
2000 404 26.0 15.5 38.6
2001 436 24.0 18.2 36.7
2002 452 22.0 20.5 40.3
2003 452 22.0 20.5 40.3
2004 445 24.0 18.5 43.1
2005 397 23.0 17.3 47.1
2006 432 23.0 18.8 47.5
2007 433 27.0 16.0 48.7
2008 430 26.0 16.5 43
2009 426 27.0 15.8 48.1
2010 425 24.7 15.7 50.4
2011 424 24.7 17.1 49.5
2012 438 23.3 18.7 54.1
2013 436 25.5 17.0 55
2014 406 28.0 14.4 54.9
2015 419 26.0 16.1 50.1
2016 435 25.0 17.4 44.4
2017 402 23.9 16.7 20.9
2018 833 51.2 16.2 25.8
2019 834 51.3 16.2 48.3
2020 838 55.1 15.2 49.6
2021 833 52.4 15.8 51.7
2022 816 54.0 15.1 49
2023 830 55.7 14.8 48.8
2024 858 57.1 15.0 55.7

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 Harrison Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 408 20.8 19.6 n/a
1989 419 25.0 16.7 n/a
1990 431 25.0 17.2 26.9
1991 446 22.0 20.2 21.1
1992 446 22.4 19.9 23.3
1993 437 21.8 20.0 22
1994 411 22.3 18.4 23.8
1995 436 25.7 17.0 24.1
1996 436 25.7 17.0 24.1
1997 433 24.5 17.7 27
1998 447 24.5 18.2 33.3
1999 444 19.2 23.1 35.6
2000 404 26.0 15.5 38.6
2001 436 24.0 18.2 36.7
2002 452 22.0 20.5 40.3
2003 452 22.0 20.5 40.3
2004 445 24.0 18.5 43.1
2005 397 23.0 17.3 47.1
2006 432 23.0 18.8 47.5
2007 433 27.0 16.0 48.7
2008 430 26.0 16.5 43
2009 426 27.0 15.8 48.1
2010 425 24.7 15.7 50.4
2011 424 24.7 17.1 49.5
2012 438 23.3 18.7 54.1
2013 436 25.5 17.0 55
2014 406 28.0 14.4 54.9
2015 419 26.0 16.1 50.1
2016 435 25.0 17.4 44.4
2017 402 23.9 16.7 20.9
2018 833 51.2 16.2 25.8
2019 834 51.3 16.2 48.3
2020 838 55.1 15.2 49.6
2021 833 52.4 15.8 51.7
2022 816 54.0 15.1 49
2023 830 55.7 14.8 48.8
2024 858 57.1 15.0 55.7

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 Harrison Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,034 (12.7%) $7,080 (87.2%) $8,115

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 12th of 330 Middle schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English (Harrison Middle School)90.283.9
 6.3%
   5th Grade English (Harrison School District)90.283.9
 6.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Harrison Middle School)74.760.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade Math (Harrison School District)74.760.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Harrison Middle School)57.752.7
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Harrison School District)57.752.7
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Harrison Middle School)57.851.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Harrison School District)57.851.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Harrison Middle School)89.282.7
 6.5%
   6th Grade English (Harrison School District)89.282.7
 6.5%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Harrison Middle School)70.276
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Harrison School District)70.276
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Harrison Middle School)6757.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Science (Harrison School District)6757.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Harrison Middle School)63.760.7
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Harrison School District)63.760.7
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Harrison Middle School)85.884.9
 0.9%
   7th Grade English (Harrison School District)85.884.9
 0.9%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Harrison Middle School)50.265.8
 15.6%
   7th Grade Math (Harrison School District)50.265.8
 15.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Harrison Middle School)48.160
 11.9%
   7th Grade Science (Harrison School District)48.160
 11.9%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Harrison Middle School)45.150.7
 5.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Harrison School District)45.150.7
 5.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Harrison Middle School)90.383.2
 7.1%
   8th Grade English (Harrison School District)90.383.2
 7.1%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Harrison Middle School)69.763.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade Math (Harrison School District)69.763.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Harrison Middle School)66.454.6
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Harrison School District)66.454.6
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Harrison Middle School)74.167.7
 6.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Harrison School District)74.167.7
 6.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students834830
 0.5%
African American53
 40%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic3948
 23.1%
Pacific Islander11
White754751
 0.4%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%48.8%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison Middle School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 858 students attended Harrison Middle School.

Yes. Harrison Middle School ranks in the top 6.0% of Arkansas middle schools.

Students at Harrison Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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