Northridge Middle School

Summary:

Northridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Van Buren, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 753 students. The school is part of the Van Buren School District, which is ranked 103 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Northridge Middle School consistently performs above the district and state averages in various academic subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had proficiency rates of 44.7% in English Language Arts (ELA), 39.7% in Reading, 49% in Mathematics, 64.6% in Algebra, and 42.3% in Science, all of which were significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has also consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Arkansas, with a ranking of 55 out of 335 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Northridge Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.2 students per teacher, compared to the district average of 15.2 students per teacher.

Compared to the nearby Butterfield Trail Middle School, also part of the Van Buren School District, Northridge Middle School outperforms in most academic subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Northridge had a 44.7% proficiency rate in ELA, while Butterfield Trail had a 19.6% proficiency rate. Additionally, Northridge Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 45.55% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the district average of 42.57%, indicating the school's ability to support and serve a more socioeconomically diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 120 Northridge Dr
       Van Buren, AR  72956


(479) 471-3126

District: Van Buren School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,871 Help


Students who attend Northridge Middle School usually attend:

High:    Van Buren High School

Feeder schools for Northridge Middle School:

Elementary:    Oliver Springs Elementary School
    Parkview Elementary School
    Rena Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  753

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.1%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Compare Details Northridge Middle School ranks better than 83.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), Hispanic (17.8%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northridge Middle School is $8,871.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northridge Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northridge Middle School 55th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Northridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Van Buren School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren School District 103rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northridge Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 62.81 107th 278 61.5%
2014 61.53 109th 280 61.1%
2015 48.31 131st 275 52.4%
2016 68.06 83rd 312 73.4%
2017 68.88 80th 315 74.6%
2018 68.51 89th 318 72.0%
2019 69.27 85th 319 73.4%
2021 73.32 62nd 330 81.2%
2022 77.33 48th 318 84.9%
2023 76.11 62nd 330 81.2%
2024 75.71 55th 335 83.6%
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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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, April 30, 2010

Open Quote If you have a child that is different from a middle to high class white child, your child will not fit in to this school and they will tell you that as well. Our child had never been trouble, had okay to decent grades, and generally got along with everyone; until he went to Northridge. Our child has gone to the school 8 months this school year, and we have yet to meet any of his teachers. The personnel I have met at the school: the principal, asst. principal and a few secretaries, are completely snobby and trust you as if you are beneath them. They will agree with what ever you have to say to your face but never follow through with anything. If you have a choice, DO NOT put your child in this school!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northridge Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 384 7 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 418 6 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 435 4 9 13 4 n/a n/a 0 465
2002 411 5 8 18 5 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 411 5 8 18 5 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 413 8 6 22 8 n/a n/a 0 457
2005 374 7 8 22 11 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 384 12 13 28 40 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 388 14 13 31 47 n/a n/a 0 493
2008 371 13 12 40 39 n/a n/a 0 475
2009 439 19 11 46 6 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 449 12 7 44 13 1 29 0 555
2011 410 10 6 40 10 3 36 0 515
2012 365 11 10 40 5 2 47 0 480
2013 577 16 16 63 16 3 60 0 751
2014 515 18 23 62 11 2 74 0 705
2015 474 11 19 65 18 1 69 0 657
2016 446 16 22 68 14 1 65 0 632
2017 446 17 28 69 15 0 47 0 622
2018 449 19 27 64 9 0 48 0 616
2019 467 20 21 71 9 0 30 0 618
2020 502 20 17 75 8 0 28 0 650
2021 472 20 16 73 7 1 26 0 615
2022 503 18 17 104 13 2 43 0 700
2023 520 17 16 134 13 1 52 0 753

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 Northridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 409 23.0 17.8 32.3
2000 444 31.0 14.3 36.7
2001 465 27.0 17.2 36.1
2002 447 31.0 14.4 37.4
2003 447 31.0 14.4 37.4
2004 457 33.0 13.8 37.4
2005 422 34.0 12.4 38.4
2006 477 31.0 15.4 38.8
2007 493 35.0 14.1 41
2008 475 26.0 18.3 41.7
2009 521 29.0 18.0 42.6
2010 555 29.5 17.3 43.1
2011 515 24.8 20.7 45.4
2012 480 26.2 18.2 49.8
2013 751 47.0 15.9 48.1
2014 705 47.5 14.8 51.8
2015 657 48.0 13.6 54.3
2016 632 47.0 13.4 52.8
2017 622 44.6 13.9 34.6
2018 616 45.8 13.4 36.2
2019 618 41.6 14.8 48.5
2020 650 44.7 14.5 51.7
2021 615 46.3 13.2 42.6
2022 700 46.0 15.2 42.6
2023 753 43.7 17.2 45.6

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 Northridge Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 409 23.0 17.8 32.3
2000 444 31.0 14.3 36.7
2001 465 27.0 17.2 36.1
2002 447 31.0 14.4 37.4
2003 447 31.0 14.4 37.4
2004 457 33.0 13.8 37.4
2005 422 34.0 12.4 38.4
2006 477 31.0 15.4 38.8
2007 493 35.0 14.1 41
2008 475 26.0 18.3 41.7
2009 521 29.0 18.0 42.6
2010 555 29.5 17.3 43.1
2011 515 24.8 20.7 45.4
2012 480 26.2 18.2 49.8
2013 751 47.0 15.9 48.1
2014 705 47.5 14.8 51.8
2015 657 48.0 13.6 54.3
2016 632 47.0 13.4 52.8
2017 622 44.6 13.9 34.6
2018 616 45.8 13.4 36.2
2019 618 41.6 14.8 48.5
2020 650 44.7 14.5 51.7
2021 615 46.3 13.2 42.6
2022 700 46.0 15.2 42.6
2023 753 43.7 17.2 45.6

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 Northridge Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,207 (13.6%) $7,663 (86.4%) $8,871

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northridge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 62nd of 330 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English (Northridge Middle School)73.481
 7.6%
   6th Grade English (Van Buren School District)6869.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Northridge Middle School)61.569.9
 8.4%
   6th Grade Math (Van Buren School District)57.653.4
 4.2%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Northridge Middle School)45.954.2
 8.3%
   6th Grade Science (Van Buren School District)43.243.2
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Northridge Middle School)46.842.2
 4.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Van Buren School District)39.935.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Northridge Middle School)85.882.2
 3.6%
   7th Grade English (Van Buren School District)81.175.6
 5.5%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Northridge Middle School)55.955.1
 0.8%
   7th Grade Math (Van Buren School District)47.945.3
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Northridge Middle School)54.344.8
 9.5%
   7th Grade Science (Van Buren School District)4636.7
 9.3%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Northridge Middle School)49.739.8
 9.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Van Buren School District)42.434.6
 7.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Northridge Middle School)78.971.3
 7.6%
   8th Grade English (Van Buren School District)73.166.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Northridge Middle School)56.252.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Math (Van Buren School District)48.242.5
 5.7%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Northridge Middle School)46.942.2
 4.7%
   8th Grade Science (Van Buren School District)41.737.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Northridge Middle School)58.854
 4.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Van Buren School District)5448.8
 5.2%
   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 Students618753
 21.8%
African American2017
 15%
American Indian913
 44.4%
Asian2116
 23.8%
Hispanic71134
 88.7%
Pacific Islander01
White467520
 11.3%
Two or More Races3052
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%45.6%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northridge Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 753 students attended Northridge Middle School.

Students at Northridge Middle School are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Northridge Middle School usually go on to attend Van Buren High School

Northridge Middle School ranks 55th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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