West Fork Middle School

Summary:

West Fork Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in West Fork, Arkansas, part of the West Fork School District, which is ranked 126 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has 241 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1.

While West Fork Middle School's test scores are generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates around 30% compared to the state averages of 33.8% in English Language Arts, 34.1% in Reading, and 36.4% in Mathematics, the school does have a bright spot in its 8th-grade Algebra proficiency rate, which was 50% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 46.89% to 49.81%, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. When compared to nearby higher-performing schools, such as Woodland Junior High School, which is part of the higher-ranked Fayetteville School District, West Fork Middle School's performance lags behind, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects.

The declining statewide ranking of West Fork Middle School, from 136th out of 318 Arkansas middle schools in 2017-2018 to 199th out of 335 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its educational practices and seek ways to reverse the downward trend in performance. Addressing the challenges faced by West Fork Middle School, such as improving student academic achievement and closing the performance gap with higher-performing schools in the region, will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and resource constraints.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 333 School Ave
       West Fork, AR  72774


(479) 839-3342

District: West Fork School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,085 Help


Students who attend West Fork Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Fork High School

Feeder schools for West Fork Middle School:

Elementary:    West Fork Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Fork Middle School ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Fork Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fork Middle School is $9,085.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Fork Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Fork Middle School 199th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See West Fork Middle School in the ranking list.)

West Fork School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fork School District 126th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Fork Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 47.87 120th 208 42.3%
2006 56.62 96th 206 53.4%
2007 73.98 43rd 225 80.9%
2008 75.79 42nd 223 81.2%
2009 75.11 43rd 240 82.1%
2010 64.88 90th 254 64.6%
2011 70.52 69th 264 73.9%
2012 57.87 131st 265 50.6%
2013 48.35 162nd 278 41.7%
2014 46.25 170th 280 39.3%
2015 60.89 86th 275 68.7%
2016 52.87 143rd 312 54.2%
2017 53.69 146th 315 53.7%
2018 58.05 136th 318 57.2%
2019 53.70 148th 319 53.6%
2021 37.59 224th 330 32.1%
2022 48.84 170th 318 46.5%
2023 43.48 204th 330 38.2%
2024 41.90 199th 335 40.6%
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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 West Fork Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1989 215 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 215
1990 241 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 244
1991 208 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 320 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 329 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 347 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1995 335 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 335 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 334 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 318 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 338 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2000 321 5 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2001 320 5 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 352 1 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 366
2003 352 1 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 366
2004 372 1 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 366 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 387 7 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 373 6 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 353 3 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 370 1 2 10 8 n/a n/a 0 391
2010 386 3 3 5 8 0 2 0 407
2011 379 6 4 5 10 0 2 0 406
2012 364 7 1 6 10 0 3 0 391
2013 357 6 1 9 7 1 4 0 385
2014 334 6 1 12 8 1 2 0 364
2015 299 4 6 10 7 0 7 0 333
2016 283 5 7 17 5 0 13 0 330
2017 300 2 9 11 4 0 21 0 347
2018 281 3 6 14 5 0 21 0 330
2019 263 2 5 19 3 0 22 0 314
2020 272 5 2 20 3 0 16 0 318
2021 246 2 0 21 3 0 18 0 290
2022 217 1 0 20 5 0 18 0 261
2023 206 0 0 16 5 1 13 0 241

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 West Fork Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 193 11.2 17.2 n/a
1989 215 20.0 10.7 n/a
1990 244 22.0 11.0 27.9
1991 212 12.7 16.6 21.2
1992 320 14.7 21.7 22.8
1993 329 16.7 19.7 26.7
1994 347 17.7 19.6 26.8
1995 339 0.0 0.0 23
1996 339 0.0 0.0 23
1997 337 19.0 17.7 28.5
1998 325 19.0 17.1 31.7
1999 345 11.7 29.5 44.9
2000 331 33.0 10.0 44.1
2001 336 26.0 12.9 40.2
2002 366 29.0 12.6 45.9
2003 366 29.0 12.6 45.9
2004 381 26.0 14.7 43
2005 376 30.0 12.5 46
2006 405 29.0 14.0 45.2
2007 392 34.0 11.5 46.2
2008 371 36.0 10.3 44.7
2009 391 36.0 10.9 48.1
2010 407 33.5 11.3 52.1
2011 406 27.9 14.5 54.2
2012 391 29.1 13.4 57.8
2013 385 29.1 13.2 60
2014 364 27.7 13.1 58.5
2015 333 29.0 11.4 53.5
2016 330 30.0 11.0 51.5
2017 347 28.9 11.9 29.7
2018 330 33.5 9.8 37
2019 314 32.2 9.7 58.9
2020 318 26.2 12.1 49.4
2021 290 25.2 11.4 49.3
2022 261 21.7 12.0 49.8
2023 241 20.0 12.0 46.9

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 West Fork Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 193 11.2 17.2 n/a
1989 215 20.0 10.7 n/a
1990 244 22.0 11.0 27.9
1991 212 12.7 16.6 21.2
1992 320 14.7 21.7 22.8
1993 329 16.7 19.7 26.7
1994 347 17.7 19.6 26.8
1995 339 0.0 0.0 23
1996 339 0.0 0.0 23
1997 337 19.0 17.7 28.5
1998 325 19.0 17.1 31.7
1999 345 11.7 29.5 44.9
2000 331 33.0 10.0 44.1
2001 336 26.0 12.9 40.2
2002 366 29.0 12.6 45.9
2003 366 29.0 12.6 45.9
2004 381 26.0 14.7 43
2005 376 30.0 12.5 46
2006 405 29.0 14.0 45.2
2007 392 34.0 11.5 46.2
2008 371 36.0 10.3 44.7
2009 391 36.0 10.9 48.1
2010 407 33.5 11.3 52.1
2011 406 27.9 14.5 54.2
2012 391 29.1 13.4 57.8
2013 385 29.1 13.2 60
2014 364 27.7 13.1 58.5
2015 333 29.0 11.4 53.5
2016 330 30.0 11.0 51.5
2017 347 28.9 11.9 29.7
2018 330 33.5 9.8 37
2019 314 32.2 9.7 58.9
2020 318 26.2 12.1 49.4
2021 290 25.2 11.4 49.3
2022 261 21.7 12.0 49.8
2023 241 20.0 12.0 46.9

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 West Fork Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,268 (14.0%) $7,817 (86.0%) $9,085

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Fork Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 204th of 330 Middle schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English (West Fork Middle School)82.473.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade English (West Fork School District)82.473.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (West Fork Middle School)56.830
 26.8%
   5th Grade Math (West Fork School District)56.830
 26.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (West Fork Middle School)40.636.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (West Fork School District)40.636.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (West Fork Middle School)43.341.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (West Fork School District)43.341.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (West Fork Middle School)72.759
 13.7%
   6th Grade English (West Fork School District)72.759
 13.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (West Fork Middle School)47.430.4
 17%
   6th Grade Math (West Fork School District)47.430.4
 17%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (West Fork Middle School)44.228.6
 15.6%
   6th Grade Science (West Fork School District)44.228.6
 15.6%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (West Fork Middle School)42.141
 1.1%
   6th Grade Reading (West Fork School District)42.141
 1.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (West Fork Middle School)82.780
 2.7%
   7th Grade English (West Fork School District)82.780
 2.7%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (West Fork Middle School)4023.1
 16.9%
   7th Grade Math (West Fork School District)4023.1
 16.9%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (West Fork Middle School)33.429.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade Science (West Fork School District)33.429.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (West Fork Middle School)3227.7
 4.3%
   7th Grade Reading (West Fork School District)3227.7
 4.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (West Fork Middle School)78.272.2
 6%
   8th Grade English (West Fork School District)78.272.2
 6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (West Fork Middle School)62.338.9
 23.4%
   8th Grade Math (West Fork School District)62.338.9
 23.4%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (West Fork Middle School)49.333.4
 15.9%
   8th Grade Science (West Fork School District)49.333.4
 15.9%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (West Fork Middle School)5850
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (West Fork School District)5850
 8%
   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 Students314241
 23.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic1916
 15.8%
Pacific Islander01
White263206
 21.7%
Two or More Races2213
 40.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%46.9%
 12%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Fork Middle School

Students at West Fork Middle School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend West Fork Middle School usually go on to attend West Fork High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended West Fork Middle School.

West Fork Middle School ranks 199th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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