Mansfield Middle School

Summary:

Mansfield Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Mansfield, Arkansas, with 219 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 10 to 1. The school is part of the Mansfield School District, which is ranked 128 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mansfield Middle School faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores across subjects and grade levels compared to the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30.1%), Reading (29.2%), and Mathematics (39.8%) were all lower than the state averages (33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4% respectively). However, the school's Algebra proficiency rate of 77.7% is significantly higher than the state average of 26.8%, suggesting a strength in math instruction. Additionally, Mansfield Middle School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.6% to 77.83% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lavaca Middle School and Greenwood Junior High School, Mansfield Middle School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores and lower free/reduced lunch rates at the neighboring schools. Additionally, Mansfield Middle School's statewide ranking has declined from 64th out of 275 Arkansas middle schools in 2014-2015 to 130th out of 335 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance. Despite these challenges, the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $9,449 suggests the Mansfield School District is investing resources into the school, which could be leveraged to improve overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 400 Grove St
       Mansfield, AR  72944


(479) 928-4451

District: Mansfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,449 Help


Students who attend Mansfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mansfield High School

Feeder schools for Mansfield Middle School:

Elementary:    Mansfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Hispanic:
3.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


 See top rated Arkansas middle schools

 Compare Mansfield Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Mansfield Middle School ranks better than 61.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.85. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mansfield Middle School is 9.8. (See more...)
Help
Compare Mansfield Middle School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mansfield Middle School is $9,449.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mansfield Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mansfield Middle School 130th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Mansfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Mansfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mansfield School District 128th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Mansfield Middle School?

Rank History for Mansfield Middle School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.44 98th 208 52.9%
2006 42.89 137th 206 33.5%
2007 68.13 65th 225 71.1%
2008 56.97 108th 223 51.6%
2009 63.59 91st 240 62.1%
2010 64.73 91st 254 64.2%
2011 48.33 166th 264 37.1%
2012 59.95 123rd 265 53.6%
2013 60.53 118th 278 57.6%
2014 57.63 127th 280 54.6%
2015 67.61 64th 275 76.7%
2016 59.78 117th 312 62.5%
2017 45.42 185th 315 41.3%
2018 57.98 138th 318 56.6%
2019 52.61 155th 319 51.4%
2021 49.72 178th 330 46.1%
2022 64.50 107th 318 66.4%
2023 62.41 113th 330 65.8%
2024 54.85 130th 335 61.2%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

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

Mansfield Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    







Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Mansfield Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Mansfield Middle School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Mansfield Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 459 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 459
1990 400 0 6 9 26 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 361 2 1 11 7 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 372 2 3 7 21 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 325 2 7 10 26 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 389 0 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1995 399 2 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 399 2 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 483 2 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 453 1 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 476 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 455 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 476 0 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 460 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 460 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 452 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2005 332 3 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 354 6 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 317 6 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2008 314 2 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 299 3 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 299 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 306
2011 286 1 8 5 5 0 0 0 305
2012 261 1 5 3 5 1 0 0 276
2013 259 0 2 5 5 1 0 0 272
2014 240 0 4 6 5 0 0 0 255
2015 232 0 7 9 4 0 0 0 252
2016 250 0 7 10 7 0 0 0 274
2017 229 0 10 10 10 0 2 0 261
2018 218 3 8 11 9 0 0 0 249
2019 227 4 6 7 13 0 5 0 262
2020 195 4 5 12 8 0 8 0 232
2021 176 5 6 13 7 0 14 0 221
2022 180 2 4 8 5 0 15 0 214
2023 187 2 6 8 3 0 13 0 219

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 Mansfield Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 24.6 17.0 n/a
1989 459 27.0 17.0 n/a
1990 441 28.0 15.7 13.2
1991 382 26.7 14.3 15.7
1992 405 25.5 15.8 18.5
1993 370 25.9 14.3 15.7
1994 404 24.3 16.6 20.5
1995 415 24.1 17.2 18.6
1996 415 24.1 17.2 18.6
1997 498 24.3 20.5 16.1
1998 467 24.3 19.2 16.9
1999 481 15.1 31.9 21
2000 459 34.0 13.5 26.1
2001 483 34.0 14.2 19.7
2002 472 32.0 14.8 35.8
2003 472 32.0 14.8 35.8
2004 463 33.0 14.0 34.1
2005 343 27.0 12.7 47.2
2006 375 29.0 12.9 49.6
2007 338 32.0 10.6 50.6
2008 331 32.0 10.3 48.9
2009 316 31.0 10.2 49.1
2010 306 30.0 9.8 56.5
2011 305 22.9 13.2 57.7
2012 276 23.5 11.6 61.2
2013 272 23.1 11.7 66.2
2014 255 21.3 11.9 60.4
2015 252 21.0 12.0 65.5
2016 274 21.0 13.0 71.5
2017 261 19.5 13.3 40.2
2018 249 19.6 12.6 39.8
2019 262 19.1 13.6 70.2
2020 232 21.6 10.7 77.2
2021 221 21.3 10.3 77.8
2022 214 21.9 9.7 75.2
2023 219 22.1 9.8 72.6

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 Mansfield Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 24.6 17.0 n/a
1989 459 27.0 17.0 n/a
1990 441 28.0 15.7 13.2
1991 382 26.7 14.3 15.7
1992 405 25.5 15.8 18.5
1993 370 25.9 14.3 15.7
1994 404 24.3 16.6 20.5
1995 415 24.1 17.2 18.6
1996 415 24.1 17.2 18.6
1997 498 24.3 20.5 16.1
1998 467 24.3 19.2 16.9
1999 481 15.1 31.9 21
2000 459 34.0 13.5 26.1
2001 483 34.0 14.2 19.7
2002 472 32.0 14.8 35.8
2003 472 32.0 14.8 35.8
2004 463 33.0 14.0 34.1
2005 343 27.0 12.7 47.2
2006 375 29.0 12.9 49.6
2007 338 32.0 10.6 50.6
2008 331 32.0 10.3 48.9
2009 316 31.0 10.2 49.1
2010 306 30.0 9.8 56.5
2011 305 22.9 13.2 57.7
2012 276 23.5 11.6 61.2
2013 272 23.1 11.7 66.2
2014 255 21.3 11.9 60.4
2015 252 21.0 12.0 65.5
2016 274 21.0 13.0 71.5
2017 261 19.5 13.3 40.2
2018 249 19.6 12.6 39.8
2019 262 19.1 13.6 70.2
2020 232 21.6 10.7 77.2
2021 221 21.3 10.3 77.8
2022 214 21.9 9.7 75.2
2023 219 22.1 9.8 72.6

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 Mansfield Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $856 (9.1%) $8,592 (90.9%) $9,449

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mansfield 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 155th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 113th of 330 Middle schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English (Mansfield Middle School)71.454.5
 16.9%
   5th Grade English (Mansfield School District)71.454.5
 16.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Mansfield Middle School)42.840
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Mansfield School District)42.840
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Mansfield Middle School)33.929.1
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Mansfield School District)33.929.1
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Mansfield Middle School)35.736.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Mansfield School District)35.736.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Mansfield Middle School)7559.7
 15.3%
   6th Grade English (Mansfield School District)7559.7
 15.3%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Mansfield Middle School)60.356.1
 4.2%
   6th Grade Math (Mansfield School District)60.356.1
 4.2%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Mansfield Middle School)42.636.8
 5.8%
   6th Grade Science (Mansfield School District)42.636.8
 5.8%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Mansfield Middle School)48.638.6
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Mansfield School District)48.638.6
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Mansfield Middle School)80.382
 1.7%
   7th Grade English (Mansfield School District)80.382
 1.7%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Mansfield Middle School)44.360
 15.7%
   7th Grade Math (Mansfield School District)44.360
 15.7%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Mansfield Middle School)32.850
 17.2%
   7th Grade Science (Mansfield School District)32.850
 17.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Mansfield Middle School)31.148
 16.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Mansfield School District)31.148
 16.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Mansfield Middle School)71.770.3
 1.4%
   8th Grade English (Mansfield School District)71.770.3
 1.4%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Mansfield Middle School)50.738.9
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Mansfield School District)50.738.9
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Mansfield Middle School)40.331.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Mansfield School District)40.331.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Mansfield Middle School)53.750
 3.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Mansfield School District)53.750
 3.7%
   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 Students262219
 16.4%
African American42
 50%
American Indian133
 76.9%
Asian66
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White227187
 17.6%
Two or More Races513
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%72.6%
 2.4%


Schools Near Mansfield Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Mansfield Middle School

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

Students at Mansfield Middle School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Mansfield Middle School.

Mansfield Middle School ranks 130th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate Mansfield Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mansfield Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1761 milliseconds.