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Northridge Middle School

120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 739 students in grades 6-8, Northridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northridge Middle School's student population of 739 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northridge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northridge Middle School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#107 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northridge Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northridge Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northridge Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Northridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northridge Middle School's ranking?
Northridge Middle School is ranked #107 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Northridge Middle School often compared to?
Northridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alma Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
739 students attend Northridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Northridge Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northridge Middle School offer ?
Northridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northridge Middle School part of?
Northridge Middle School is part of Van Buren School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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