Norphlet Middle School

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Norphlet Middle School ranks 181 st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Norphlet Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Smackover-Norphlet School District in Norphlet, Arkansas. With 317 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.9, the school is ranked 181 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Norphlet Middle School faces several challenges, including generally lower test scores compared to state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.2%), Reading (32.3%), Mathematics (29.3%), and Science (30.3%) are all lower than the state averages. However, the school's algebra proficiency rate for all grades (25%) is significantly higher than the district (13%) and slightly below the state (26.8%) average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.64% to 56.97% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Barton Junior High School and Washington Middle School, both part of the El Dorado School District, Norphlet Middle School generally underperforms in terms of test scores and student-teacher ratio. However, Norphlet Middle School has a higher spending per student at $10,022, compared to $9,604 for Barton Junior High School and $8,554 for Washington Middle School. The school's higher spending per student and higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students may be factors to consider in understanding and addressing the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 5-8

700 School St
Norphlet, AR 71759

(870) 546-1002

District: Smackover-Norphlet School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,022

Students who attend Norphlet Middle School usually attend:

High:

Smackover High School

Feeder schools for Norphlet Middle School:

Elementary:

Smackover Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

African American:

18.0%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norphlet Middle School ranks worse than 54% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (18%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norphlet Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Norphlet Middle School employs 26.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norphlet Middle School is $10,022.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Norphlet Middle School 181^st of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Norphlet Middle School in the ranking list.)

Smackover-Norphlet School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Smackover-Norphlet School District 144^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norphlet Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2018	29.69	239^th	318	24.8%
2019	34.10	232^nd	319	27.3%
2021	43.85	204^th	330	38.2%
2022	40.30	205^th	318	35.5%
2023	34.98	229^th	330	30.6%
2024	45.32	181^st	335	46.0%

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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 Norphlet Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	200	62	1	13	2	2	0	280
2017	184	53	2	9	0	1	4	253
2018	186	56	2	11	0	1	3	259
2019	207	48	1	7	2	1	2	268
2020	275	54	0	12	3	2	1	347
2021	270	47	0	13	3	2	2	337
2022	248	59	0	12	2	0	4	325
2023	233	57	1	15	2	0	9	317

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 Norphlet Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	280	21.0	13.3	57.1
2017	253	20.4	12.3	28.1
2018	259	22.1	11.6	27.4
2019	268	23.8	11.2	55.6
2020	347	25.0	13.8	56.8
2021	337	24.2	13.9	57
2022	325	25.9	12.5	56.3
2023	317	26.4	11.9	41.6

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 Norphlet Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	280	21.0	13.3	57.1
2017	253	20.4	12.3	28.1
2018	259	22.1	11.6	27.4
2019	268	23.8	11.2	55.6
2020	347	25.0	13.8	56.8
2021	337	24.2	13.9	57
2022	325	25.9	12.5	56.3
2023	317	26.4	11.9	41.6

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 Norphlet Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$896 (8.9%)	$9,126 (91.1%)	$10,022

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norphlet Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 232^nd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 229^th of 330 Middle schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Norphlet Middle School)	75.2	72	3.2%
6th Grade English (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	75.2	72	3.2%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Norphlet Middle School)	35.7	42.7	7%
6th Grade Math (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	35.7	42.7	7%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Norphlet Middle School)	42.6	48	5.4%
6th Grade Science (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	42.6	48	5.4%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Norphlet Middle School)	41.6	42.7	1.1%
6th Grade Reading (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	41.6	42.7	1.1%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Norphlet Middle School)	79	66.3	12.7%
7th Grade English (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	79	66.3	12.7%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Norphlet Middle School)	26	15.8	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	26	15.8	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Norphlet Middle School)	39.5	24.8	14.7%
7th Grade Science (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	39.5	24.8	14.7%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Norphlet Middle School)	37	19.1	17.9%
7th Grade Reading (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	37	19.1	17.9%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Norphlet Middle School)	61.8	65.7	3.9%
8th Grade English (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	61.8	65.7	3.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Norphlet Middle School)	26.3	9.6	16.7%
8th Grade Math (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	26.3	9.6	16.7%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Norphlet Middle School)	22.3	27.4	5.1%
8th Grade Science (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	22.3	27.4	5.1%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Norphlet Middle School)	35.5	35.6	0.1%
8th Grade Reading (Smackover-Norphlet School District)	35.5	35.6	0.1%
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	268	317	18.3%
African American	48	57	18.8%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	7	15	114.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	207	233	12.6%
Two or More Races	2	9	350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	41.6%	14%

Schools Near Norphlet 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 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 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 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
Norphlet Middle School	Public	5-8	700 School St	Norphlet	71759	Union County	Smackover-Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 546-1002	317	26	11.9	41.6%	233 (73.5%)	57 (18.0%)	15 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	45.3	181^st of 335 public middle schools	46.0%		35	229^th of 330 public middle schools	30.6%	48	35.2	27.8	36.1	34.7	33.2	35.2	25.6	36.1	33.7	32.3	39.4	32.2	37.5	4.7	29.3	25.0	25.0	33.8	30.0	34.7	24.2	30.3	$10,022	$896	$9,126
Barton Junior High School	Public	7-8	400 W Faulkner St	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5051	616	53	11.7	100.0%	219 (35.6%)	284 (46.1%)	73 (11.9%)	12 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	54.9	129^th of 335 public middle schools	61.5%		56.1	154^th of 330 public middle schools	53.3%	25			32.9	31.3	32.1			31.2	29.7	30.4			35.6	31.0	33.2	100.0	100.0			36.4	34.8	35.5	$9,604	$1,328	$8,276
Washington Middle School	Public	5-6	601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5032	536	49	10.8	99.8%	219 (40.9%)	239 (44.6%)	48 (9.0%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)								(n/a)	32.4	34.6			33.4	33.2	35.0			34.1	22.7	27.1			24.8			35.9	37.8			36.8	$8,554	$1,140	$7,414

Frequently Asked Questions about Norphlet Middle School

Is Norphlet Middle School a good school?

Norphlet Middle School ranks 181^st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Norphlet Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Norphlet Middle School.

What district is Norphlet Middle School in?

Smackover-Norphlet School District

What high school do graduates of Norphlet Middle School attend?

Students who attend Norphlet Middle School usually go on to attend Smackover High School

What is the racial makeup of Norphlet Middle School?

Students at Norphlet Middle School are 74% White, 18% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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