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Nemo Vista Middle School

Q: Is Nemo Vista Middle School a good school?

Nemo Vista Middle School ranks 129 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

129^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Nemo Vista Middle School in Center Ridge, AR, is a small, rural public school serving 109 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Nemo Vista School District.

This school stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1 and high per-student spending of $12,544, both of which are among the best in the area. However, these investments have not translated into top academic results recently. The school has experienced a sharp decline in its state ranking, dropping from a 5-star, 93rd percentile school in 2021 to a 3-star, 61st percentile school in 2025. This is especially notable when compared to nearby high-performing schools like Greenbrier Middle School (5-star, 96th percentile) and Ruth Doyle Middle School (5-star, 93rd percentile), which achieve far better results with larger classes and lower spending per student.

A key concern is the inconsistent performance between grade levels. Current 6th graders are a bright spot, outperforming state averages in English, Reading, and Science. In contrast, 8th graders are struggling significantly, particularly in math, where only 19% are proficient compared to the state average of 36.2%. The school's Algebra program also shows a puzzling trend: while overall scores are above the state average, 8th graders taking the test are far behind their peers statewide (41.7% vs. 73.9%). This suggests a need to investigate instructional quality and curriculum alignment in the upper grades to ensure all students are building a strong foundation for high school.

109

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,544

Per pupil spending ?

57.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027

(501) 893-6494

District: Nemo Vista School District

Students who attend Nemo Vista Middle School usually attend:

High:

Nemo Vista High School

Feeder schools for Nemo Vista Middle School:

Elementary:

Nemo Vista Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Asian:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg52%

Arkansas avg41%

129^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 34 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

83^rd of 251Nemo Vista 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
2026	57.4	129 of 327	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.8	143 of 324	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	85 of 335	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.6	94 of 330	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.2	41 of 318	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	87.2	24 of 330	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	80.9	40 of 319	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	48 of 318	84.9%	★★★★☆
2017	90.4	13 of 315	95.9%	★★★★★
2016	85.6	16 of 312	94.9%	★★★★★
2015	62.6	82 of 275	70.2%	★★★★☆
2014	72.9	57 of 280	79.6%	★★★★☆
2013	78.5	29 of 278	89.6%	★★★★☆
2012	68.1	81 of 265	69.4%	★★★★☆
2011	58.8	119 of 264	54.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science50%+6 vs state

Reading42%~ state avg

Algebra42%+5 vs state

Mathematics40%-4 vs state

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

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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 Science (2026)						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 (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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th 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 All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	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
Nemo Vista Middle School	Public	6-8	5690 Hwy 9	Center Ridge	72027	Conway County	Nemo Vista School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 893-6494	109	11	10.1	57.8%	102 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	57.4	129^th of 327 public middle schools	60.6%		53.8	143^rd of 324 public middle schools	55.9%	14			55.3	25.0	39.4	39.1			55.3	27.3	45.5	41.7			52.6	38.6	19.0	39.8	41.7	41.7			50.0	43.2	57.6	49.6	$12,544	$416	$12,128
Greenbrier Middle School	Public	6-7	7 School Drive	Greenbrier	72058	Faulkner County	Greenbrier School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 679-2113	583	38	15.1	46.7%	520 (89.2%)	10 (1.7%)	26 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	93.7	12^th of 327 public middle schools	96.3%		93	14^th of 324 public middle schools	95.7%	2			59.0	66.4		62.8			55.0	66.4		60.9			61.1	75.3		68.5					65.8	76.0		71.0	$9,573	$472	$9,101
Clinton Junior High School	Public	6-8	443 Yellowjacket Lane	Clinton	72031	Van Buren County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 745-6068	317	24	13.3	100.0%	272 (85.8%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (11.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	76.1	53^rd of 327 public middle schools	83.8%		70.3	70^th of 324 public middle schools	78.4%	17			56.4	50.0	46.2	50.4			60.0	46.5	47.9	51.0			51.8	45.5	45.5	47.4	90.0	90.0			49.4	56.8	43.7	49.3	$12,479	$1,154	$11,325
Morrilton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1907 Poor Farm Rd	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 354-9476	539	33	16.3		335 (62.2%)	89 (16.5%)	49 (9.1%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	56 (10.4%)								(n/a)	24.6	33.2	41.0			33.1	26.8	30.8	39.1			32.3	57.7	55.0	43.7			52.2			41.6	41.2	40.4			41.1	$10,246	$1,457	$8,789
Morrilton Junior High School	Public	7-8	1400 Poor Farm Road	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 354-9437	362	32	11.4	64.6%	225 (62.2%)	71 (19.6%)	29 (8.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.8%)	78	43^rd of 327 public middle schools	86.9%		71.7	65^th of 324 public middle schools	79.9%	22				44.4	44.9	44.6				48.4	43.6	46.1				50.5	54.9	52.3	97.1	97.1				55.0	57.1	55.9	$13,241	$1,061	$12,180
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%)	54.8	145^th of 327 public middle schools	55.7%		66.2	89^th of 324 public middle schools	72.5%	56			35.3	29.5	44.9	36.6			41.1	18.3	42.8	34.0			44.1	38.1	46.4	42.8					51.4	39.5	56.4	49.0	$5,918	$144	$5,774
Ruth Doyle Middle School	Public	5-7	800 Padgett Rd	Conway	72034	Faulkner County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 450-6675	547	40	13.7	45.7%	311 (56.9%)	129 (23.6%)	52 (9.5%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.5%)	86.9	24^th of 327 public middle schools	92.7%		85.3	29^th of 324 public middle schools	91.0%	5		64.9	59.9	54.5		59.9		59.3	55.9	52.1		55.9		57.7	54.5	59.2		57.2				55.5	57.9	65.2		59.4	$11,652	$696	$10,955

Frequently Asked Questions about Nemo Vista Middle School

What high school do graduates of Nemo Vista Middle School attend?

Students who attend Nemo Vista Middle School usually go on to attend Nemo Vista High School

How many students attend Nemo Vista Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 109 students attended Nemo Vista Middle School.

What district is Nemo Vista Middle School in?

Nemo Vista School District

Is Nemo Vista Middle School a good school?

Nemo Vista Middle School ranks 129^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Nemo Vista Middle School?

Students at Nemo Vista Middle School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

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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