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Heber Springs Middle School

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Heber Springs Middle School ranks 49 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Heber Springs Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 391 students in Heber Springs, Arkansas. The school is part of the Heber Springs School District, which is ranked 11th out of 250 districts in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Heber Springs Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 25 and 71 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as ATLAS and ACT Aspire, is generally above the state average across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science were higher than the state averages, while Mathematics was slightly below. Notably, the school's Algebra proficiency rate for all grades and 8th grade was an exceptional 100%, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Quitman Middle School, which is part of the Quitman School District, Heber Springs Middle School consistently outperforms on standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Heber Springs Middle School has a higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Quitman Middle School, which may contribute to its academic success. Heber Springs Middle School's ability to maintain its high performance over the years is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educators, as well as the support of the Heber Springs School District.

391

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,168

Per pupil spending ?

49.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 W Main St
Heber Springs, AR 72543

(501) 362-2488

District: Heber Springs School District

Students who attend Heber Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:

Heber Springs High School

Feeder schools for Heber Springs Middle School:

Elementary:

Heber Springs Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (47% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Arkansas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg48%

Arkansas avg36%

49^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 250Heber 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
2025	76.5	49 of 324	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	40 of 335	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	80.6	45 of 330	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	35 of 318	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	26 of 330	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	77.9	50 of 319	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	85.8	25 of 318	92.1%	★★★★★
2017	76.7	44 of 315	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	70.1	68 of 312	78.2%	★★★★☆
2015	66.2	71 of 275	74.2%	★★★★☆
2014	50.2	154 of 280	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	58.8	124 of 278	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.9	83 of 265	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.5	60 of 264	77.3%	★★★★☆
2010	74.8	50 of 254	80.3%	★★★★☆
2009	80.6	24 of 240	90.0%	★★★★★
2008	88.0	9 of 223	96.0%	★★★★★
2007	82.4	16 of 225	92.9%	★★★★★
2006	77.1	28 of 206	86.4%	★★★★☆
2005	72.8	43 of 208	79.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra100%+69 vs state

Science53%+15 vs state

English Language Arts46%+11 vs state

Reading43%+8 vs state

Mathematics41%~ state avg

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Schools Near Heber Springs Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)				ATLAS Reading (2025)				ATLAS Mathematics (2025)				ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)				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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 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
Heber Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 W Main St	Heber Springs	72543	Cleburne County	Heber Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 362-2488	391	27	14.6	49.4%	352 (90.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	76.5	49^th of 324 public middle schools	84.9%		80.7	40^th of 335 public middle schools	88.1%	9	44.8	47.9	44.5	45.6	42.5	43.6	43.8	43.3	29.1	46.2	50.4	41.2	100.0	100.0	44.1	50.4	63.5	52.8	$10,168	$570	$9,598
Quitman Middle School	Public	6-8	6275 Heber Springs Rd W	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2807	210	15	14.3	54.8%	194 (92.4%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (2.9%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	66.2	89^th of 324 public middle schools	72.5%		71.7	70^th of 335 public middle schools	79.1%	19	37.9	44.4	37.1	39.9	40.5	41.6	37.1	39.9	40.5	41.7	19.4	36.8	65.4	65.4	39.2	52.8	45.2	45.7	$5,918	$144	$5,774

Frequently Asked Questions about Heber Springs Middle School

Is Heber Springs Middle School a good school?

Heber Springs Middle School ranks 49^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Heber Springs Middle School in?

Heber Springs School District

What is the racial makeup of Heber Springs Middle School?

Students at Heber Springs Middle School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Heber Springs Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 391 students attended Heber Springs Middle School.

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

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

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