Helen Tyson Middle School

Summary:

Helen Tyson Middle School is a public middle school serving 786 students in grades 6-7 in Springdale, Arkansas, which is part of the Springdale School District. While the school has a higher spending per student compared to the district and state averages, its academic performance is notably lower, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science significantly below the district and state levels.

Helen Tyson Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas middle schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, which is lower than the district's overall 2-star rating. The school also serves a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 81.48% to 83.59% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. This raises concerns about equity and the school's ability to provide adequate support and resources for its student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hellstern Middle School, which is only 3 miles away, Helen Tyson Middle School performs significantly worse, with Hellstern consistently ranking in the top 10% of Arkansas middle schools and having much higher proficiency rates across all subjects. The declining performance of Helen Tyson Middle School over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 43 out of 275 in 2014-2015 to 206 out of 335 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-7

 3304 S 40th
       Springdale, AR  72762


(479) 750-8720

District: Springdale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,648 Help


Students who attend Helen Tyson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Har-Ber High School

Feeder schools for Helen Tyson Middle School:

Elementary:    Elmdale Elementary School
    John Tyson Elementary School
    Walker Elementary School
    Westwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  786

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.0%
White:
20.5%
Pacific Islander:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Helen Tyson Middle School ranks worse than 61.5% of middle schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Springdale School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Helen Tyson Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Springdale School District. Student population at Helen Tyson Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59%), White (20.5%), Pacific Islander (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helen Tyson Middle School is 13.5, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Springdale School District! (See more...)
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Compare Helen Tyson Middle School employs 57.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helen Tyson Middle School is $10,648, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Springdale School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Helen Tyson Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Helen Tyson Middle School 206th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Helen Tyson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Springdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale School District 145th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Helen Tyson Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.01 58th 208 72.1%
2006 47.39 121st 206 41.3%
2007 48.85 136th 225 39.6%
2008 37.27 171st 223 23.3%
2009 32.67 186th 240 22.5%
2010 52.06 140th 254 44.9%
2011 49.08 164th 264 37.9%
2012 60.79 118th 265 55.5%
2013 76.32 39th 278 86.0%
2014 70.41 73rd 280 73.9%
2015 73.99 43rd 275 84.4%
2016 58.08 127th 312 59.3%
2017 57.94 132nd 315 58.1%
2018 48.22 174th 318 45.3%
2019 53.08 153rd 319 52.0%
2021 47.27 188th 330 43.0%
2022 39.56 210th 318 34.0%
2023 43.78 202nd 330 38.8%
2024 39.87 206th 335 38.5%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

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 Helen Tyson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 433 0 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 433 0 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 893 0 14 58 11 n/a n/a 0 976
1998 933 3 24 85 5 n/a n/a 0 1050
1999 783 0 32 115 6 n/a n/a 0 936
2000 717 5 33 149 5 n/a n/a 0 909
2001 803 10 34 151 4 n/a n/a 0 1002
2002 810 18 43 204 7 n/a n/a 0 1082
2003 810 18 43 204 7 n/a n/a 0 1082
2004 842 21 41 227 2 n/a n/a 0 1133
2005 839 27 49 251 2 n/a n/a 0 1168
2006 326 19 19 235 2 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 287 22 24 255 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2008 367 18 50 374 3 n/a n/a 0 812
2009 413 11 74 398 4 n/a n/a 0 900
2010 386 20 21 452 9 63 14 0 965
2011 378 28 15 461 9 77 12 0 980
2012 376 27 12 506 9 94 14 0 1038
2013 258 18 16 334 5 36 14 0 681
2014 258 15 15 340 3 49 18 0 698
2015 260 14 16 370 3 67 21 0 751
2016 224 18 16 359 3 78 18 0 716
2017 224 17 18 380 3 86 14 0 742
2018 236 18 18 433 2 108 13 0 828
2019 192 18 15 395 2 80 13 0 715
2020 183 18 8 423 4 90 9 0 735
2021 159 9 9 378 2 80 11 0 648
2022 164 23 7 451 5 106 13 0 769
2023 161 21 5 464 4 110 21 0 786

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Helen Tyson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 454 22.1 20.5 18.9
1996 454 22.1 20.5 18.9
1997 976 46.8 20.9 17.6
1998 1050 46.8 22.4 21.5
1999 936 35.8 26.1 26.2
2000 909 63.0 14.4 36.3
2001 1002 55.0 18.2 32
2002 1082 57.0 19.0 36.7
2003 1082 57.0 19.0 36.7
2004 1133 63.0 18.0 38.9
2005 1168 67.0 17.4 40.2
2006 601 46.0 13.1 54.9
2007 589 46.0 12.8 60.6
2008 812 55.0 14.8 62.2
2009 900 60.0 15.0 63.7
2010 965 65.3 14.4 68.9
2011 980 66.8 14.6 70.4
2012 1038 68.1 15.2 72
2013 681 57.1 11.9 67.3
2014 698 57.8 12.0 72.3
2015 751 60.0 12.5 74.3
2016 716 57.0 12.5 72.9
2017 742 61.1 12.1 49.5
2018 828 66.1 12.5 52.7
2019 715 60.4 11.8 77.3
2020 735 63.4 11.5 79.2
2021 648 64.4 10.0 81.5
2022 769 62.4 12.3 81.5
2023 786 57.9 13.5 83.6

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 Helen Tyson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 454 22.1 20.5 18.9
1996 454 22.1 20.5 18.9
1997 976 46.8 20.9 17.6
1998 1050 46.8 22.4 21.5
1999 936 35.8 26.1 26.2
2000 909 63.0 14.4 36.3
2001 1002 55.0 18.2 32
2002 1082 57.0 19.0 36.7
2003 1082 57.0 19.0 36.7
2004 1133 63.0 18.0 38.9
2005 1168 67.0 17.4 40.2
2006 601 46.0 13.1 54.9
2007 589 46.0 12.8 60.6
2008 812 55.0 14.8 62.2
2009 900 60.0 15.0 63.7
2010 965 65.3 14.4 68.9
2011 980 66.8 14.6 70.4
2012 1038 68.1 15.2 72
2013 681 57.1 11.9 67.3
2014 698 57.8 12.0 72.3
2015 751 60.0 12.5 74.3
2016 716 57.0 12.5 72.9
2017 742 61.1 12.1 49.5
2018 828 66.1 12.5 52.7
2019 715 60.4 11.8 77.3
2020 735 63.4 11.5 79.2
2021 648 64.4 10.0 81.5
2022 769 62.4 12.3 81.5
2023 786 57.9 13.5 83.6

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 Helen Tyson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,643 (15.4%) $9,005 (84.6%) $10,648

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Helen Tyson 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 153rd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 202nd of 330 Middle schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English (Helen Tyson Middle School)68.262.2
 6%
   6th Grade English (Springdale School District)66.167
 0.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Helen Tyson Middle School)69.248.2
 21%
   6th Grade Math (Springdale School District)59.453.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Helen Tyson Middle School)44.831.3
 13.5%
   6th Grade Science (Springdale School District)38.937.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Helen Tyson Middle School)37.929.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)38.135.8
 2.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Helen Tyson Middle School)80.973.3
 7.6%
   7th Grade English (Springdale School District)76.574.5
 2%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Helen Tyson Middle School)53.145.5
 7.6%
   7th Grade Math (Springdale School District)49.641.8
 7.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Helen Tyson Middle School)41.531.3
 10.2%
   7th Grade Science (Springdale School District)41.135.4
 5.7%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Helen Tyson Middle School)31.126.5
 4.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)35.531
 4.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students715786
 9.9%
African American1821
 16.7%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian155
 66.7%
Hispanic395464
 17.5%
Pacific Islander80110
 37.5%
White192161
 16.1%
Two or More Races1321
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.3%83.6%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Helen Tyson Middle School

Helen Tyson Middle School ranks 206th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Helen Tyson Middle School are 59% Hispanic, 20% White, 14% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Helen Tyson Middle School usually go on to attend Har-Ber High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 786 students attended Helen Tyson Middle School.


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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.

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