Valley Springs Middle School

Summary:

Valley Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Valley Springs, Arkansas, serving 235 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Valley Springs School District, which is ranked 2 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Springs Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 6-17 over the past several years. The school's students consistently outperform the state averages in all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 48.9% to 66.6% across different grade levels. The school's performance on the ACT Aspire assessments also exceeds the state averages in English, Math, Science, and Reading. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 10.9 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Yellville-Summit Middle School (9.3) and Bergman Middle School (12.1).

While the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Valley Springs Middle School has ranged from 43.83% to 50.85% over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Yellville-Summit Middle School (98.94%) and Bergman Middle School (61.58%), the school's academic performance and favorable student-teacher ratio suggest that it is providing a supportive and effective educational environment for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 5-8

7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682

(870) 429-8100

District: Valley Springs School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,177

Students who attend Valley Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:

Valley Springs High School

Feeder schools for Valley Springs Middle School:

Elementary:

Valley Springs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley Springs Middle School ranks better than 96.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Valley Springs Middle School employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Springs Middle School is $8,177.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Springs Middle School 12^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Valley Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Valley Springs School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Springs School District 2^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valley Springs Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	90.89	4^th	208	98.1%
2006	83.92	14^th	206	93.2%
2007	87.30	9^th	225	96.0%
2008	90.25	5^th	223	97.8%
2009	85.61	12^th	240	95.0%
2010	89.68	4^th	254	98.4%
2011	93.53	3^rd	264	98.9%
2012	91.22	3^rd	265	98.9%
2013	87.36	5^th	278	98.2%
2014	82.46	18^th	280	93.6%
2015	72.46	46^th	275	83.3%
2016	86.74	12^th	312	96.2%
2017	90.00	14^th	315	95.6%
2018	94.71	7^th	318	97.8%
2019	93.81	6^th	319	98.1%
2021	95.35	6^th	330	98.2%
2022	90.75	13^th	318	95.9%
2023	89.21	17^th	330	94.8%
2024	94.92	12^th	335	96.4%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, March 27, 2014

My daughter felt safe and loved by her teachers and friends in middle school. She was also challenged ever day by her studies. Here is a quote from after her second day in 8th grade, "Mom, I can't believe how well my teachers can teach!" I would recommend this school to anyone. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Monday, July 4, 2011

Great teachers, great learning enviorment the picture perfect school!!!!!:) Close Quote

Enrollment information for Valley Springs Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	323	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	327
2005	316	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	321
2006	290	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	295
2007	296	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	302
2008	282	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	287
2009	298	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	301
2010	273	1	0	5	3	0	5	287
2011	292	1	0	4	2	0	6	305
2012	287	0	0	3	2	0	5	297
2013	265	1	1	3	1	0	5	276
2014	286	2	1	4	1	0	2	296
2015	273	1	1	3	1	0	3	282
2016	278	0	1	6	0	0	0	285
2017	295	1	1	7	1	0	1	306
2018	264	1	1	7	3	0	0	276
2019	260	0	1	8	3	0	1	273
2020	250	1	1	6	2	0	2	262
2021	219	1	0	7	0	0	3	230
2022	227	1	1	5	0	0	2	236
2023	228	2	1	0	1	0	3	235
2024	236	1	1	3	1	0	4	246

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 Valley Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	327	21.0	15.6	49.8
2005	321	18.0	17.8	54.2
2006	295	23.0	12.8	43.1
2007	302	34.0	8.9	39.7
2008	287	34.0	8.4	39.7
2009	301	34.0	8.9	45.2
2010	287	33.0	7.7	48.4
2011	305	25.5	11.9	51.8
2012	297	26.4	11.2	44.4
2013	276	25.8	10.6	49.6
2014	296	24.0	12.3	39.9
2015	282	23.0	12.2	47.9
2016	285	22.0	12.9	46.7
2017	306	24.6	12.3	23.5
2018	276	24.5	11.2	20.7
2019	273	23.3	11.6	45.8
2020	262	22.8	11.4	45.8
2021	230	21.0	10.9	45.2
2022	236	22.8	10.3	50.8
2023	235	21.8	10.7	43.8
2024	246	20.7	11.8	49.2

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 Valley Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	327	21.0	15.6	49.8
2005	321	18.0	17.8	54.2
2006	295	23.0	12.8	43.1
2007	302	34.0	8.9	39.7
2008	287	34.0	8.4	39.7
2009	301	34.0	8.9	45.2
2010	287	33.0	7.7	48.4
2011	305	25.5	11.9	51.8
2012	297	26.4	11.2	44.4
2013	276	25.8	10.6	49.6
2014	296	24.0	12.3	39.9
2015	282	23.0	12.2	47.9
2016	285	22.0	12.9	46.7
2017	306	24.6	12.3	23.5
2018	276	24.5	11.2	20.7
2019	273	23.3	11.6	45.8
2020	262	22.8	11.4	45.8
2021	230	21.0	10.9	45.2
2022	236	22.8	10.3	50.8
2023	235	21.8	10.7	43.8
2024	246	20.7	11.8	49.2

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 Valley Springs Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$958 (11.7%)	$7,219 (88.3%)	$8,177

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Springs 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 6^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 17^th of 330 Middle schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Valley Springs Middle School)	82.5	79.7	2.8%
5th Grade English (Valley Springs School District)	82.5	79.7	2.8%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Valley Springs Middle School)	73	45.4	27.6%
5th Grade Math (Valley Springs School District)	73	45.4	27.6%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Valley Springs Middle School)	60.3	32.8	27.5%
5th Grade Science (Valley Springs School District)	60.3	32.8	27.5%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Valley Springs Middle School)	73	51.6	21.4%
5th Grade Reading (Valley Springs School District)	73	51.6	21.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Valley Springs Middle School)	87.3	90.4	3.1%
6th Grade English (Valley Springs School District)	87.3	90.4	3.1%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Valley Springs Middle School)	79.4	65	14.4%
6th Grade Math (Valley Springs School District)	79.4	65	14.4%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Valley Springs Middle School)	77.8	66.7	11.1%
6th Grade Science (Valley Springs School District)	77.8	66.7	11.1%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Valley Springs Middle School)	65	68.2	3.2%
6th Grade Reading (Valley Springs School District)	65	68.2	3.2%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Valley Springs Middle School)	95.9	73.8	22.1%
7th Grade English (Valley Springs School District)	95.9	73.8	22.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Valley Springs Middle School)	80.8	50	30.8%
7th Grade Math (Valley Springs School District)	80.8	50	30.8%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Valley Springs Middle School)	75.4	45.3	30.1%
7th Grade Science (Valley Springs School District)	75.4	45.3	30.1%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Valley Springs Middle School)	61.6	47.7	13.9%
7th Grade Reading (Valley Springs School District)	61.6	47.7	13.9%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Valley Springs Middle School)	86.8	86.5	0.3%
8th Grade English (Valley Springs School District)	86.8	86.5	0.3%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Valley Springs Middle School)	66.2	74.6	8.4%
8th Grade Math (Valley Springs School District)	66.2	74.6	8.4%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Valley Springs Middle School)	64.7	64.4	0.3%
8th Grade Science (Valley Springs School District)	64.7	64.4	0.3%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Valley Springs Middle School)	69.1	69.5	0.4%
8th Grade Reading (Valley Springs School District)	69.1	69.5	0.4%
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	273	235	13.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	8	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	228	12.3%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.8%	43.8%	2%

Schools Near Valley Springs 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
Valley Springs Middle School	Public	5-8	7349 School St	Valley Springs	72682	Boone County	Valley Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 429-8100	246	21	11.8	49.2%	236 (95.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	94.9	12^th of 335 public middle schools	96.4%		89.2	17^th of 330 public middle schools	94.8%	5	53.3	57.7	58.0	48.9	54.8	53.3	61.1	54.8	51.2	55.3	56.0	55.9	62.9	66.6	59.5			48.0	62.7	59.6	51.2	55.2	$8,177	$958	$7,219
Harrison Middle School	Public	5-8	1125 Goblin Dr	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Harrison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-9764	858	57	15.0	55.7%	762 (88.8%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (6.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.5%)	90.1	20^th of 335 public middle schools	94.0%		91.5	12^th of 330 public middle schools	96.4%	8	46.1	51.7	47.2	49.1	48.5	46.2	53.4	43.8	47.1	47.6	50.2	53.9	68.6	54.5	56.7	84.0	84.0	49.3	55.8	50.8	50.5	51.6	$8,115	$1,034	$7,080
Bergman Middle School	Public	5-8	8949 Hwy 7 N	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Bergman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8557	325	27	12.2	60.0%	313 (96.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.1	44^th of 335 public middle schools	86.9%		86.8	24^th of 330 public middle schools	92.7%	20	47.2	48.8	49.4	33.8	44.7	48.7	47.5	48.1	35.1	44.7	41.6	37.5	48.1	49.4	44.2			48.6	47.5	58.2	40.0	48.6	$8,483	$900	$7,583
Yellville-Summit Middle School	Public	5-8	1124 N. Panther Avenue	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville-Summit School District.	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 449-6533	301	30	10.0	99.0%	292 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	75.7	54^th of 335 public middle schools	83.9%					(n/a)	33.8	34.7	41.9	37.0	36.9	32.4	37.7	46.7	41.1	39.5	24.4	43.5	56.0	29.6	39.0	68.5	68.5	41.9	46.4	49.3	49.4	46.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Valley Springs Middle School?

Students at Valley Springs Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Valley Springs Middle School a good school?

Yes! Valley Springs Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools.

How many students attend Valley Springs Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Valley Springs Middle School.

What district is Valley Springs Middle School in?

Valley Springs School District

What high school do graduates of Valley Springs Middle School attend?

Students who attend Valley Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Valley Springs High School

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