Sonora Middle School

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Sonora Middle School ranks 241 st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Sonora Middle School is a public middle school located in Springdale, Arkansas, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 632 students. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Arkansas middle schools over the past several years.

Sonora Middle School significantly underperforms the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas in all subject areas, with only 20.4% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.7% for the district and 33.8% for the state. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.44% to 88.56% over the past 3 school years, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than other Springdale middle schools, Sonora Middle School continues to struggle academically.

The data suggests a strong correlation between the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Sonora Middle School and its relatively poor academic performance compared to other middle schools in the region, including Elmwood Middle School, Ramay Junior High School, and Elkins Middle School. Middle schools in the neighboring Rogers and Fayetteville school districts, which are higher-performing districts, generally have much stronger academic performance than Sonora Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-7

17051 E Hwy 412
Springdale, AR 72764

(479) 750-8821

District: Springdale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
241^st of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,360

Students who attend Sonora Middle School usually attend:

High:

Springdale High School

Feeder schools for Sonora Middle School:

Elementary:	Monitor Elementary
	Parson Hills Elementary School
	Sonora Elementary School
	Turnbow Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 632

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.9%

Pacific Islander:

29.7%

White:

22.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sonora Middle School ranks worse than 71.9% of middle schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Springdale School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sonora Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.9%), Pacific Islander (29.7%), White (22.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonora Middle School is 12.2. 2 middle schools in the Springdale School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sonora Middle School employs 51.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonora Middle School is $10,360, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Springdale School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Sonora Middle School 241^st of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Sonora Middle School in the ranking list.)

Springdale School District:

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

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Rank History for Sonora Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2015	18.47	244^th	275	11.3%
2016	37.36	221^st	312	29.2%
2017	34.10	232^nd	315	26.3%
2018	29.55	241^st	318	24.2%
2019	20.92	271^st	319	15.0%
2021	25.51	272^nd	330	17.6%
2022	20.59	270^th	318	15.1%
2023	23.87	271^st	330	17.9%
2024	31.22	241^st	335	28.1%

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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 Sonora Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	255	18	12	317	6	129	17	754
2014	250	26	12	350	3	141	13	795
2015	247	17	12	367	4	162	14	823
2016	256	20	11	384	2	160	10	843
2017	253	24	17	385	3	154	11	847
2018	187	21	10	321	5	150	10	704
2019	168	17	12	343	3	184	10	737
2020	178	12	12	334	3	168	8	715
2021	115	6	7	285	4	145	6	568
2022	138	12	7	295	0	186	7	645
2023	141	13	9	271	0	188	10	632

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 Sonora Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	754	46.3	16.2	76.8
2014	795	49.1	16.1	78.4
2015	823	56.0	14.6	78.6
2016	843	64.0	13.1	81
2017	847	63.7	13.2	48.1
2018	704	58.0	12.1	52.1
2019	737	62.9	11.7	84.8
2020	715	54.7	13.0	84.8
2021	568	55.7	10.1	88.6
2022	645	57.7	11.1	87.4
2023	632	51.7	12.2	85.4

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 Sonora Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	754	46.3	16.2	76.8
2014	795	49.1	16.1	78.4
2015	823	56.0	14.6	78.6
2016	843	64.0	13.1	81
2017	847	63.7	13.2	48.1
2018	704	58.0	12.1	52.1
2019	737	62.9	11.7	84.8
2020	715	54.7	13.0	84.8
2021	568	55.7	10.1	88.6
2022	645	57.7	11.1	87.4
2023	632	51.7	12.2	85.4

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 Sonora Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,899 (18.3%)	$8,461 (81.7%)	$10,360

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonora 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 271^st of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 271^st of 330 Middle schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English (Sonora Middle School)	54.4	56.3	1.9%
6th Grade English (Springdale School District)	66.1	67	0.9%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Sonora Middle School)	53.6	45	8.6%
6th Grade Math (Springdale School District)	59.4	53.7	5.7%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Sonora Middle School)	27.4	23.4	4%
6th Grade Science (Springdale School District)	38.9	37.4	1.5%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Sonora Middle School)	25	22.3	2.7%
6th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	38.1	35.8	2.3%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Sonora Middle School)	63.8	64.4	0.6%
7th Grade English (Springdale School District)	76.5	74.5	2%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Sonora Middle School)	42	29.1	12.9%
7th Grade Math (Springdale School District)	49.6	41.8	7.8%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Sonora Middle School)	24.9	21	3.9%
7th Grade Science (Springdale School District)	41.1	35.4	5.7%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Sonora Middle School)	19.6	17.9	1.7%
7th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	35.5	31	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	737	632	14.2%
African American	17	13	23.5%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	12	9	25%
Hispanic	343	271	21%
Pacific Islander	184	188	2.2%
White	168	141	16.1%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.8%	85.4%	0.6%

Schools Near Sonora 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 Geometry (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 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 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
Sonora Middle School	Public	6-7	17051 E Hwy 412	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8821	632	52	12.2	85.4%	141 (22.3%)	13 (2.1%)	271 (42.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	188 (29.7%)	10 (1.6%)	31.2	241^st of 335 public middle schools	28.1%		23.9	271^st of 330 public middle schools	17.9%	30		20.9	19.8		20.4		20.6	19.1		19.9		24.9	36.3		30.4							30.5	30.1		30.3	$10,360	$1,899	$8,461
J. O. Kelly Middle School	Public	6-7	1879 E Robinson	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8730	564	55	10.2	92.0%	50 (8.9%)	10 (1.8%)	348 (61.7%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	141 (25.0%)	8 (1.4%)	16.6	297^th of 335 public middle schools	11.3%		19	281^st of 330 public middle schools	14.8%	16		21.2	13.4		17.5		21.5	13.1		17.5		22.8	19.1		21.1							15.7	16.5		16.0	$9,807	$1,896	$7,911
McNair Middle School	Public	5-6	3030 E Mission Blvd	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 527-3660	746	44	16.9	16.6%	620 (83.1%)	16 (2.1%)	45 (6.0%)	13 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	44 (5.9%)								(n/a)	61.9	63.3			62.6	61.6	61.9			61.8	64.3	71.7			68.0						64.0	59.3			61.6	$8,778	$1,040	$7,738
Helen Tyson Middle School	Public	6-7	3304 S 40th	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8720	786	58	13.5	83.6%	161 (20.5%)	21 (2.7%)	464 (59.0%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	110 (14.0%)	21 (2.7%)	39.9	206^th of 335 public middle schools	38.5%		43.8	202^nd of 330 public middle schools	38.8%	4		23.7	26.9		25.3		25.0	27.2		26.1		27.4	43.7		35.7							25.2	32.1		28.7	$10,648	$1,643	$9,005
Woodland Junior High School	Public	7-8	1 E Poplar St	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3067	752	54	13.9	26.5%	544 (72.3%)	63 (8.4%)	60 (8.0%)	21 (2.8%)	5 (0.7%)	9 (1.2%)	50 (6.6%)	92.6	15^th of 335 public middle schools	95.5%		90.8	13^th of 330 public middle schools	96.1%	2			48.4	49.4	48.9			47.3	49.4	48.3			68.8	49.2	61.9		90.4	90.8	100.0	100.0			67.2	56.9	62.1	$11,165	$1,609	$9,556
Hellstern Middle School	Public	6-7	7771 Har Ber Ave	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8725	781	65	12.0	43.1%	457 (58.5%)	27 (3.5%)	224 (28.7%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (4.6%)	21 (2.7%)	85.2	29^th of 335 public middle schools	91.3%		85.3	29^th of 330 public middle schools	91.2%			48.0	40.8		44.3		47.7	39.1		43.3		50.6	55.3		53.0							54.9	55.8		55.3	$8,631	$965	$7,667
Kirksey Middle School	Public	6-8	101 W Price Lane	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 631-3625	1,022	64	15.8	55.1%	346 (33.9%)	14 (1.4%)	582 (56.9%)	16 (1.6%)	4 (0.4%)	29 (2.8%)	31 (3.0%)	77.3	50^th of 335 public middle schools	85.1%		69.2	86^th of 330 public middle schools	73.9%	36		40.0	43.2	39.4	40.7		40.3	42.2	39.6	40.7		38.6	44.9	46.0	43.2		87.5	87.5	100.0	100.0		46.2	49.4	50.6	48.9	$8,776	$971	$7,805
Holt Middle School	Public	5-6	2365 N Rupple Rd	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 527-3670	525	30	17.3	47.6%	284 (54.1%)	74 (14.1%)	86 (16.4%)	19 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.5%)	47 (9.0%)								(n/a)	49.4	38.5			43.3	50.5	39.9			44.5	43.8	52.6			48.8						47.4	40.0			43.2	$11,444	$1,920	$9,523
Ramay Junior High School	Public	7-8	401 S Sang Ave	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3064	645	55	11.7	53.8%	307 (47.6%)	119 (18.4%)	120 (18.6%)	15 (2.3%)	5 (0.8%)	12 (1.9%)	67 (10.4%)	61	101^st of 335 public middle schools	69.9%		50.7	179^th of 330 public middle schools	45.8%	78			36.3	30.6	33.6			36.4	32.0	34.3			40.6	24.5	34.1	100.0	76.0	80.9	100.0	100.0			41.6	36.2	39.1	$12,095	$2,358	$9,738
Elkins Middle School	Public	6-8	349 N Center	Elkins	72727	Washington County	Elkins School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 643-2552	348	21	16.7	44.5%	289 (83.0%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.6%)	79.1	43^rd of 335 public middle schools	87.2%		82	36^th of 330 public middle schools	89.1%	7		36.7	40.5	44.2	40.3		38.3	41.3	44.3	41.1		39.9	63.5	50.6	51.4		92.9	92.9	100.0	100.0		46.1	46.0	56.6	49.3	$8,566	$903	$7,663

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonora Middle School

Is Sonora Middle School a good school?

Sonora Middle School ranks 241^st of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sonora Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sonora Middle School usually go on to attend Springdale High School

How many students attend Sonora Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 632 students attended Sonora Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sonora Middle School?

Students at Sonora Middle School are 43% Hispanic, 30% Pacific Islander, 22% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Sonora Middle School in?

Springdale School District

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