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Greenland Middle School

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Greenland Middle School ranks 158 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 53% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Greenland Middle School in Greenland, AR, is a small, rural school serving 208 students in grades 5-8 within the Greenland School District, and it stands out for its remarkable academic improvement despite serving a community where nearly all students (98.56%) face economic disadvantage.

This school has shown a strong upward trend, climbing from the bottom 25th percentile to the 53rd percentile in recent years and earning a 3-star rating. Its most striking achievement is in Algebra, where 86.6% of students scored proficient in 2025-2026—far exceeding the state average of 36.9% and rivaling top performers like Woodland Junior High School (96.9%) and Prairie Grove Junior High School (84.6%). However, general math proficiency (41.2%) lags behind the state average (44.1%), suggesting the school excels at accelerating select students into advanced coursework. In English Language Arts and Reading, Greenland now meets or slightly exceeds state averages, with proficiency rates of 39.4% and 42.7%, respectively. This progress is especially notable when compared to its closest peer, West Fork Middle School, which has a much lower economic disadvantage rate (45.74%) but similar or lower test scores in most subjects.

Greenland also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, offering a more personalized learning environment than larger schools like Holt Middle School (17.3:1) in the Fayetteville School District. While spending per student ($13,684) is mid-range compared to peers, the school’s consistent improvement—despite high poverty levels—tells a story of resilience and effective teaching. For parents, this is a school that is clearly on the rise, with standout math acceleration and a dedicated staff working to overcome significant challenges.

208

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,268

Per pupil spending ?

14.4%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2024-25)

55 N Sandy Ave
Greenland, AR 72737

(479) 521-2366

District: Greenland School District

Students who attend Greenland Middle School usually attend:

High:

Greenland High School

Feeder schools for Greenland Middle School:

Elementary:

Greenland Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

9.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (53rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg42%

Arkansas avg41%

158^th of 335

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

112^th of 254Greenland 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	158 of 335	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.0	174 of 324	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.1	184 of 335	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.1	153 of 330	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.1	239 of 318	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.9	260 of 330	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.9	223 of 319	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.1	218 of 318	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.4	202 of 315	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.9	188 of 312	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.1	196 of 275	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	26.4	234 of 280	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.0	218 of 278	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.8	194 of 265	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	43.9	177 of 264	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.3	173 of 254	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.3	164 of 240	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.5	119 of 223	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.8	127 of 225	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	59.0	89 of 206	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.8	52 of 208	75.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra87%+50 vs state

Science51%+7 vs state

Reading43%~ state avg

Mathematics41%-3 vs state

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

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Sunday, November 12, 2017

The school is a small town school that offers students an opportunity to learn life skills and learn what is necessary to become a citizen of society. 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 Geometry (2026)							ATLAS Science (2026)							ATLAS Biology (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 4th Grade	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 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 9th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 4th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 5th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 6th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 4th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 5th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 6th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 7th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science 9th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 4th Grade	ATLAS Biology 5th Grade	ATLAS Biology 6th Grade	ATLAS Biology 7th Grade	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greenland Middle School	Public	5-8	55 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	208	17	11.9	—	160 (76.9%)	4 (1.9%)	23 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.6%)	52.4	158^th of 335 public middle schools	52.8%		48	174^th of 324 public middle schools	46.3%	16		56.8	27.5	37.5	35.4		39.4		59.1	40.0	39.6	33.3		42.8		56.8	32.5	41.7	30.3		41.2					86.7		86.7									56.8	52.5	54.2	41.7		51.1								$14,268	$1,086	$13,182
Ramay Junior High School	Public	7-8	401 S Sang	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3064	761	57	13.3	52.3%	395 (51.9%)	118 (15.5%)	143 (18.8%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.0%)	76 (10.0%)	61.9	117^th of 335 public middle schools	65.1%		62.6	102^nd of 324 public middle schools	68.5%	15				42.5	37.6		39.9				41.6	37.8		39.7				50.1	24.1		39.3				100.0	77.6		80.7					100.0		100.0				53.7	44.9		49.1								$13,418	$647	$12,771
John L Colbert Middle School	Public	5-6	888 S Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 718-0254	466	26	17.6	62.4%	210 (45.1%)	82 (17.6%)	86 (18.5%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	64 (13.7%)								(n/a)		40.2	37.7				39.0		41.1	41.4				41.2		41.5	45.0				43.2																40.2	44.5				42.3								$13,782	$1,006	$12,776
West Fork Middle School	Public	5-8	333 School Ave	West Fork	72774	Washington County	West Fork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 839-2231	223	21	10.8	45.7%	193 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.4%)	44	199^th of 335 public middle schools	40.6%		44.1	190^th of 324 public middle schools	41.4%	9		44.1	40.4	34.4	32.0		37.8		44.1	38.6	32.8	32.0		37.0		40.7	40.4	45.3	16.7		38.0					85.7		85.7									44.1	35.1	37.5	36.0		38.3								$14,290	$649	$13,642
Farmington Junior High School	Public	7-9	278 West Main St	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 266-1870	680	51	13.3	29.0%	517 (76.0%)	23 (3.4%)	82 (12.1%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	44 (6.5%)	67.7	94^th of 335 public middle schools	71.9%		76.7	48^th of 324 public middle schools	85.2%	46				47.4	41.6	43.8	44.2				47.8	41.6	49.4	46.4				53.6	14.9		41.0					53.7	25.3	36.8						80.8	80.8				55.0	49.3		52.2						78.0	78.0	$9,719	$222	$9,496
Randall G Lynch Middle School	Public	4-6	359 Rheas Mill Road	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 266-1840	638	32	19.7	32.3%	501 (78.5%)	18 (2.8%)	65 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	44 (6.9%)								(n/a)	56.2	58.4	45.8				53.4	57.9	57.9	48.0				54.5	63.8	57.9	58.1				60.1															60.3	62.9	48.0				56.9								$8,939	$640	$8,299
Woodland Junior High School	Public	7-8	1 E Poplar	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3067	765	52	14.6	29.8%	566 (74.0%)	54 (7.1%)	69 (9.0%)	19 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.2%)	45 (5.9%)	94.1	10^th of 335 public middle schools	97.0%		93.7	11^th of 324 public middle schools	96.6%	1				62.7	58.1		60.4				61.9	57.3		59.6				68.1	49.0		61.5					96.7		97.0											70.8	68.4		69.6								$13,873	$345	$13,528
McNair Middle School	Public	5-6	3030 East Mission Blvd	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 527-3660	670	36	18.7	21.5%	531 (79.3%)	26 (3.9%)	45 (6.7%)	21 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (1.0%)	37 (5.5%)								(n/a)		66.0	66.7				66.4		63.3	67.3				65.3		66.8	73.0				69.8																70.8	68.6				69.7								$12,487	$296	$12,191
Holt Middle School	Public	5-6	2365 North Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 527-3670	463	27	17.3	51.6%	268 (57.9%)	42 (9.1%)	77 (16.6%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	46 (9.9%)								(n/a)		48.9	51.8				50.4		50.2	52.6				51.5		56.8	58.5				57.7																59.0	59.4				59.2								$13,937	$820	$13,117
Prairie Grove Junior High School	Public	7-8	806 N Mock St	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4221	326	24	13.7	45.7%	265 (81.3%)	6 (1.8%)	30 (9.2%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	74.5	61^st of 335 public middle schools	81.8%		77.3	46^th of 324 public middle schools	85.8%	15				43.8	38.7		41.4				49.4	41.9		45.9				55.2	50.0		53.0					82.6		84.6											57.4	47.7		52.9								$12,025	$449	$11,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenland Middle School

What district is Greenland Middle School in?

Greenland School District

What high school do graduates of Greenland Middle School attend?

Students who attend Greenland Middle School usually go on to attend Greenland High School

How many students attend Greenland Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 208 students attended Greenland Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Greenland Middle School?

Students at Greenland Middle School are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Greenland Middle School a good school?

Greenland Middle School ranks 158^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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