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Waldron Middle School

Summary:

Waldron Middle School is a public middle school in Waldron, Arkansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 464 students. The school is part of the Waldron School District, which is ranked 146 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Waldron Middle School is underperforming compared to state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20.3%), Reading (23.4%), and Mathematics (27.8%) are significantly lower than the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%, respectively. Compared to the nearby Mansfield Middle School, Waldron Middle School's performance is also lower across most subject areas and grade levels.

The school's challenges may be linked to the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.56% to 79.68% over the past three school years, suggesting a relatively low socioeconomic status among the student population. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 13.9 over the past three years, could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention and support for students. By exploring best practices and strategies from higher-performing schools, such as Mansfield Middle School, and addressing the socioeconomic factors impacting student achievement, Waldron Middle School may have opportunities to improve its academic performance and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2075 Rice St
       Waldron, AR  72958

(479) 637-4549

District: Waldron School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,256 Help


Students who attend Waldron Middle School usually attend:

High:    Waldron High School

Feeder schools for Waldron Middle School:

Elementary:    Waldron Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
Hispanic:
17.7%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waldron Middle School ranks worse than 68.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), Hispanic (17.7%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waldron Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waldron Middle School is $9,256.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waldron Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waldron Middle School 229th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Waldron Middle School in the ranking list.)

Waldron School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waldron School District 146th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waldron Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.73 142nd 208 31.7%
2006 31.81 160th 206 22.3%
2007 44.90 147th 225 34.7%
2008 42.52 155th 223 30.5%
2009 36.91 180th 240 25.0%
2010 41.22 182nd 254 28.3%
2011 31.52 210th 264 20.5%
2012 47.90 167th 265 37.0%
2013 45.34 171st 278 38.5%
2014 43.56 186th 280 33.6%
2015 44.45 153rd 275 44.4%
2016 40.66 202nd 312 35.3%
2017 36.25 223rd 315 29.2%
2018 51.34 157th 318 50.6%
2019 49.91 172nd 319 46.1%
2021 40.66 217th 330 34.2%
2022 41.86 198th 318 37.7%
2023 46.37 194th 330 41.2%
2024 33.79 229th 335 31.6%
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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 Waldron Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 488 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1989 449 n/a 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 446 1 6 7 4 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 458 0 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 478 0 6 2 5 n/a n/a 0 491
1993 485 0 6 0 5 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 507 0 5 3 7 n/a n/a 0 522
1995 522 0 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 522 0 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 513 0 6 13 3 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 538 0 6 14 5 n/a n/a 0 563
1999 513 0 9 16 4 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 496 1 11 27 5 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 522 2 8 23 5 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 480 3 6 35 8 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 480 3 6 35 8 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 502 3 6 35 10 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 464 1 19 42 8 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 461 1 39 57 9 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 433 3 35 56 5 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 424 7 31 61 3 n/a n/a 0 526
2009 403 5 28 51 13 n/a n/a 0 500
2010 401 4 18 54 2 0 15 0 494
2011 393 2 20 54 9 0 16 0 494
2012 407 1 20 56 15 0 12 0 511
2013 405 3 18 61 19 0 5 0 511
2014 364 3 17 62 13 1 4 0 464
2015 372 6 14 69 15 1 3 0 480
2016 332 6 8 72 15 2 2 0 437
2017 339 6 7 76 19 2 3 0 452
2018 357 5 14 69 19 0 2 0 466
2019 343 0 14 77 16 2 7 0 459
2020 356 1 14 70 16 1 12 0 470
2021 323 2 15 72 12 1 13 0 438
2022 307 0 10 84 10 1 23 0 435
2023 336 5 9 82 10 0 22 0 464

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 Waldron Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 29.5 16.8 n/a
1989 460 36.0 12.7 n/a
1990 464 29.0 16.0 34.1
1991 470 28.3 16.6 31.5
1992 491 29.9 16.4 37.3
1993 496 29.6 16.8 36.3
1994 522 29.4 17.8 32.6
1995 538 31.1 17.3 35.3
1996 538 31.1 17.3 35.3
1997 535 28.7 18.6 40.6
1998 563 28.7 19.6 38
1999 542 20.1 27.0 46.5
2000 540 35.0 15.4 48.3
2001 560 37.0 15.1 49.3
2002 532 27.0 19.7 61.7
2003 532 27.0 19.7 61.7
2004 556 34.0 16.4 62.1
2005 534 33.0 16.2 67.2
2006 567 34.0 16.7 64
2007 532 40.0 13.3 67.7
2008 526 38.0 13.8 66.2
2009 500 40.0 12.5 64.4
2010 494 43.9 11.4 68.8
2011 494 38.8 12.7 73.5
2012 511 41.6 12.2 73.8
2013 511 39.3 12.9 75.3
2014 464 39.3 11.7 73.3
2015 480 38.0 12.6 69.6
2016 437 38.0 11.5 70.7
2017 452 38.3 11.7 36.5
2018 466 39.2 11.8 36.7
2019 459 39.2 11.7 74.1
2020 470 37.5 12.5 75.7
2021 438 37.6 11.6 79.7
2022 435 31.6 13.7 73.6
2023 464 33.1 13.9 74.8

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 Waldron Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 29.5 16.8 n/a
1989 460 36.0 12.7 n/a
1990 464 29.0 16.0 34.1
1991 470 28.3 16.6 31.5
1992 491 29.9 16.4 37.3
1993 496 29.6 16.8 36.3
1994 522 29.4 17.8 32.6
1995 538 31.1 17.3 35.3
1996 538 31.1 17.3 35.3
1997 535 28.7 18.6 40.6
1998 563 28.7 19.6 38
1999 542 20.1 27.0 46.5
2000 540 35.0 15.4 48.3
2001 560 37.0 15.1 49.3
2002 532 27.0 19.7 61.7
2003 532 27.0 19.7 61.7
2004 556 34.0 16.4 62.1
2005 534 33.0 16.2 67.2
2006 567 34.0 16.7 64
2007 532 40.0 13.3 67.7
2008 526 38.0 13.8 66.2
2009 500 40.0 12.5 64.4
2010 494 43.9 11.4 68.8
2011 494 38.8 12.7 73.5
2012 511 41.6 12.2 73.8
2013 511 39.3 12.9 75.3
2014 464 39.3 11.7 73.3
2015 480 38.0 12.6 69.6
2016 437 38.0 11.5 70.7
2017 452 38.3 11.7 36.5
2018 466 39.2 11.8 36.7
2019 459 39.2 11.7 74.1
2020 470 37.5 12.5 75.7
2021 438 37.6 11.6 79.7
2022 435 31.6 13.7 73.6
2023 464 33.1 13.9 74.8

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 Waldron Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,491 (16.1%) $7,765 (83.9%) $9,256

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waldron Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 194th of 330 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English (Waldron Middle School)7268.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English (Waldron School District)7268.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Waldron Middle School)50.529.6
 20.9%
   5th Grade Math (Waldron School District)50.529.4
 21.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Waldron Middle School)48.630.5
 18.1%
   5th Grade Science (Waldron School District)48.630.2
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Waldron Middle School)37.428.8
 8.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Waldron School District)37.428.6
 8.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Waldron Middle School)70.757.5
 13.2%
   6th Grade English (Waldron School District)70.757.4
 13.3%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Waldron Middle School)57.746
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Waldron School District)57.745.2
 12.5%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Waldron Middle School)52.631.9
 20.7%
   6th Grade Science (Waldron School District)52.632.1
 20.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Waldron Middle School)47.430.1
 17.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Waldron School District)47.430.4
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Waldron Middle School)78.676.8
 1.8%
   7th Grade English (Waldron School District)78.676.8
 1.8%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Waldron Middle School)42.736.2
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Waldron School District)42.736.2
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Waldron Middle School)37.631
 6.6%
   7th Grade Science (Waldron School District)37.631
 6.6%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Waldron Middle School)30.737.9
 7.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Waldron School District)30.737.9
 7.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Waldron Middle School)76.271.2
 5%
   8th Grade English (Waldron School District)76.270.2
 6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Waldron Middle School)43.437.3
 6.1%
   8th Grade Math (Waldron School District)43.436.3
 7.1%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Waldron Middle School)37.731.4
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Waldron School District)37.731.4
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Waldron Middle School)45.144
 1.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Waldron School District)45.143
 2.1%
   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 Students459464
 1.1%
African American05
American Indian1610
 37.5%
Asian149
 35.7%
Hispanic7782
 6.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White343336
 2%
Two or More Races722
 214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.1%74.8%
 0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waldron Middle School

Students at Waldron Middle School are 72% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Waldron Middle School usually go on to attend Waldron High School

Waldron Middle School ranks 229th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Waldron Middle School.


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