Serving 391 students in grades 6-8, Heber Springs Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Heber Springs Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heber Springs Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Heber Springs Middle School is ranked #82 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Heber Springs Middle School?
391 students attend Heber Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Heber Springs Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heber Springs Middle School?
Heber Springs Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heber Springs Middle School offer ?
Heber Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heber Springs Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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