Serving 851 students in grades 6-7, Hellstern 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 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-7
Enrollment: 851 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Hellstern 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 Hellstern Middle School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hellstern Middle School?
851 students attend Hellstern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hellstern Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hellstern Middle School?
Hellstern Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hellstern Middle School offer ?
Hellstern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hellstern Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-7
Enrollment: 851 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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