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Valley Springs Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Valley Springs Middle School in Valley Springs, AR, is a high-performing public school serving 253 students in grades 5 through 8, part of the top-ranked Valley Springs School District (ranked 9th out of 251 districts in Arkansas).

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, especially in advanced mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 100% of students taking the Algebra ATLAS exam were proficient—a perfect score that far exceeds the state average of 36.9% and even outpaces nearby Harrison Middle School (93.4%). Valley Springs has maintained a 5-star rating every year since 2015-2016 and has ranked in the top 10% of Arkansas middle schools for nearly a decade, peaking at 6th in the state. Another notable strength is the "6th Grade Effect": 6th graders achieved proficiency rates of 84.7% in Mathematics and 79.6% in Science, the highest scores for any grade level at any nearby school, significantly exceeding state averages (45.1% and 42.5%, respectively).

Compared to neighboring schools like Yellville-Summit Middle School (which has a 98.95% free/reduced lunch rate and struggles to meet state averages) and Bergman Middle School, Valley Springs achieves higher test scores with a lower rate of economic disadvantage (47.04% free/reduced lunch). The school spends $12,916 per student, which is higher than Bergman ($10,404) and Harrison ($11,785), but this investment appears highly efficient given the superior outcomes. While there has been a slight dip from its peak ranking of 6th to its current 27th place, Valley Springs remains a model of sustained academic excellence in Northwest Arkansas.

253

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,916

Per pupil spending ?

47%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7349 School Str
Valley Springs, AR 72682

(870) 302-3061

District: Valley Springs School District

Students who attend Valley Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:

Valley Springs High School

Feeder schools for Valley Springs Middle School:

Elementary:

Valley Springs Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (56% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Arkansas middle schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg57%

Arkansas avg41%

27^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 251Valley Springs School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	86.5	27 of 327	91.7%	★★★★★
2025	87.4	21 of 324	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	12 of 335	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	89.2	17 of 330	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.8	13 of 318	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	95.3	6 of 330	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	6 of 319	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	94.7	7 of 318	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	90.0	14 of 315	95.6%	★★★★★
2016	86.7	12 of 312	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	72.5	46 of 275	83.3%	★★★★☆
2014	82.5	18 of 280	93.6%	★★★★★
2013	87.4	5 of 278	98.2%	★★★★★
2012	91.2	3 of 265	98.9%	★★★★★
2011	93.5	3 of 264	98.9%	★★★★★
2010	89.7	4 of 254	98.4%	★★★★★
2009	85.6	12 of 240	95.0%	★★★★★
2008	90.3	5 of 223	97.8%	★★★★★
2007	87.3	9 of 225	96.0%	★★★★★
2006	83.9	14 of 206	93.2%	★★★★★
2005	90.9	4 of 208	98.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra100%+63 vs state

Mathematics61%+17 vs state

Science61%+17 vs state

Reading52%+11 vs state

English Language Arts50%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, March 27, 2014

My daughter felt safe and loved by her teachers and friends in middle school. She was also challenged ever day by her studies. Here is a quote from after her second day in 8th grade, "Mom, I can't believe how well my teachers can teach!" I would recommend this school to anyone. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Monday, July 4, 2011

Great teachers, great learning enviorment the picture perfect school!!!!!:) Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley Springs Middle School	Public	5-8	7349 School Str	Valley Springs	72682	Boone County	Valley Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 302-3061	253	19	13.0	47.0%	244 (96.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	86.5	27^th of 327 public middle schools	91.7%		87.4	21^st of 324 public middle schools	93.5%	6	41.4	67.8	44.9	47.0	50.2	39.7	71.2	44.9	51.0	51.5	50.0	84.7	50.7	60.5	61.1	100.0	100.0	43.1	79.6	55.1	66.7	60.8	$12,916	$478	$12,438
Harrison Middle School	Public	5-8	1125 Goblin Dr	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Harrison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8771	865	59	14.7	58.2%	776 (89.7%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.8%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)	88.6	20^th of 327 public middle schools	93.9%		87.7	19^th of 324 public middle schools	94.1%	1	46.7	53.5	49.7	59.3	52.2	45.8	55.5	53.8	57.4	53.1	57.4	59.4	62.0	53.2	58.3	93.4	93.4	58.3	63.9	62.9	60.6	61.4	$11,785	$729	$11,055
Bergman Middle School	Public	5-8	8949 Highway 7 N	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Bergman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8557	331	26	12.5	59.2%	306 (92.4%)	4 (1.2%)	11 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	76.2	51^st of 327 public middle schools	84.4%		84.5	31^st of 324 public middle schools	90.4%	20	52.1	53.5	39.0	56.4	50.8	47.8	50.7	47.5	54.9	50.3	46.4	42.4	45.8	67.1	50.5			50.7	50.7	52.5	47.9	50.4	$10,404	$449	$9,955
Yellville-Summit Middle School	Public	5-8	1124 N Panther Ave	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville Summit School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 449-6533	287	26	10.8	99.0%	273 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	61.5	116^th of 327 public middle schools	64.5%		62.9	101^st of 324 public middle schools	68.8%	15	30.0	31.4	38.5	40.7	35.0	34.3	35.7	43.6	45.8	39.8	40.0	43.4	43.6	49.0	43.6			48.6	50.7	48.7	54.2	50.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Springs Middle School

What high school do graduates of Valley Springs Middle School attend?

Students who attend Valley Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Valley Springs High School

What district is Valley Springs Middle School in?

Valley Springs School District

How many students attend Valley Springs Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 253 students attended Valley Springs Middle School.

Is Valley Springs Middle School a good school?

Yes. Valley Springs Middle School ranks in the top 8.3% of Arkansas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Valley Springs Middle School?

Students at Valley Springs Middle School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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