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Huntsville Middle School

Q: Is Huntsville Middle School a good school?

Huntsville Middle School ranks 200 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

200^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Huntsville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Huntsville, Arkansas, with 513 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.5 for the 2023-2024 school year. While the school is part of the Huntsville School District, which is ranked 164 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Huntsville Middle School faces several challenges in its academic performance.

Huntsville Middle School's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (27.5%), Reading (29.2%), and Mathematics (29.8%) for all grades lower than the state averages of 34.7%, 35.3%, and 38.7%, respectively. However, the school stands out with a significantly higher proficiency rate in Algebra for all grades (60%) compared to the Huntsville School District (11.7%) and state (30.9%) averages. Additionally, Huntsville Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.28% in 2021-2022 to 71.15% in 2023-2024, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to the nearby Sonora Middle School and Elkins Middle School, Huntsville Middle School performs significantly worse across most academic subjects and grade levels. Elkins Middle School, in particular, stands out with much higher proficiency rates, ranking, and spending per student. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 54th out of 275 Arkansas middle schools in 2014-2015 to 200th out of 324 in 2024-2025, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in the state.

470

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,196

Per pupil spending ?

68.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740

(479) 738-6520

District: Huntsville School District

Students who attend Huntsville Middle School usually attend:

High:	Huntsville High School
	St. Paul High School

Feeder schools for Huntsville Middle School:

Elementary:	Huntsville Intermediate School
	St. Paul Elementary School
	Watson Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Pacific Islander:

5.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (31% vs 36% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 42 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg28%

Arkansas avg36%

200^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 42 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

164^th of 250Huntsville 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	42.4	200 of 324	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.8	203 of 335	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.2	182 of 330	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.0	143 of 318	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	123 of 330	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.7	218 of 319	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.8	177 of 318	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.4	201 of 315	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	67.9	85 of 312	72.8%	★★★★☆
2015	70.6	54 of 275	80.4%	★★★★☆
2014	81.1	24 of 280	91.4%	★★★★★
2013	82.8	16 of 278	94.2%	★★★★★
2012	78.6	30 of 265	88.7%	★★★★☆
2011	75.2	54 of 264	79.5%	★★★★☆
2010	70.7	65 of 254	74.4%	★★★★☆
2009	67.9	79 of 240	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	81.9	19 of 223	91.5%	★★★★★
2007	86.6	11 of 225	95.1%	★★★★★
2006	85.3	12 of 206	94.2%	★★★★★
2005	87.3	9 of 208	95.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra60%+29 vs state

Science37%~ state avg

Mathematics30%-9 vs state

Reading29%-6 vs state

English Language Arts28%-7 vs state

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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
Huntsville Middle School	Public	6-8	133 School Dr	Huntsville	72740	Madison County	Huntsville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 738-6520	470	41	11.5	68.3%	362 (77.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (13.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	11 (2.3%)	42.4	200^th of 324 public middle schools	38.3%		40.8	203^rd of 335 public middle schools	39.4%	3	28.8	27.5	26.1	27.5	30.2	28.2	29.3	29.2	24.2	35.2	29.9	29.8	60.0	60.0	34.2	30.8	45.2	36.8	$10,196	$678	$9,518
Elkins Middle School	Public	6-8	349 N Center	Elkins	72727	Washington County	Elkins School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 643-2552	394	25	15.6	48.2%	332 (84.3%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.9%)	81.8	39^th of 324 public middle schools	88.0%		79.1	43^rd of 335 public middle schools	87.2%	4	41.3	42.1	47.7	43.7	41.3	42.9	51.2	45.2	48.0	54.9	51.5	51.5	86.7	86.7	52.9	48.8	62.6	54.8	$10,221	$546	$9,676
Sonora Middle School	Public	6-7	17051 East Highway 412	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8821	668	46	14.5	86.1%	146 (21.9%)	13 (1.9%)	321 (48.1%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	165 (24.7%)	11 (1.6%)	27.9	244^th of 324 public middle schools	24.7%		31.2	241^st of 335 public middle schools	28.1%	3	21.5	21.4		21.5	22.8	22.9		22.9	25.6	38.3		32.1			21.9	28.5		25.2	$14,804	$1,759	$13,045

Frequently Asked Questions about Huntsville Middle School

How many students attend Huntsville Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 470 students attended Huntsville Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Huntsville Middle School?

Students at Huntsville Middle School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Huntsville Middle School a good school?

Huntsville Middle School ranks 200^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Huntsville Middle School attend?

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

What district is Huntsville Middle School in?

Huntsville School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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