Danville Upper Middle School

Danville Upper Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Danville, Arkansas, with 119 students enrolled. The school is part of the Danville School District, which is ranked 99 out of 250 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Danville Upper Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science were all below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 76.47% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Danville Upper Middle School to the nearby Danville Lower Middle School (within the same district) and Dardanelle Middle School (in a different district), some key differences emerge. Danville Lower Middle School outperforms Danville Upper Middle School on most test scores, suggesting potential room for improvement at the upper middle school level. Additionally, Dardanelle Middle School, while still below state averages in many areas, generally performs better than Danville Upper Middle School on test scores. The declining performance at Danville Upper Middle School over time is also concerning and warrants further investigation.