Summary:
The Yellville Summit School District is home to a single middle school, Yellville-Summit Middle School, which serves 287 students in grades 5 through 8 in a rural Arkansas community where nearly 99% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Yellville-Summit Middle School shows a mixed but promising picture. Its strongest subject is Science, where the school consistently outperforms the state average—most recently with 50.4% proficiency versus the state's 44%. The 8th grade class is a standout cohort, exceeding state averages in every subject, particularly Mathematics (49% vs. 36.2% statewide) and Science (54.2% vs. 42.9%). This success may be linked to an effective Algebra pipeline, as 50% of students taking the Algebra exam (likely 8th graders) were proficient compared to just 30.9% statewide. However, the school's state ranking has declined over three years, dropping from the 84th percentile to the 65th percentile, indicating that while scores are near or above state averages, other schools are improving faster. The student-teacher ratio is a favorable 10.8:1, which may support individualized attention.
A notable finding is the dramatic 15-point improvement in Mathematics proficiency from 28.6% in 2024-2025 to 43.6% in 2025-2026, a swing that warrants further investigation but suggests recent instructional changes or a strong cohort. Despite high economic disadvantage, the school's Science performance defies expectations, pointing to a potential strength in curriculum or teaching. While the declining ranking is a concern, the school's ability to accelerate 8th graders into advanced math and maintain strong science scores makes it a resilient option for families in the district.
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