Kirksey Middle School

Kirksey Middle School in Rogers, AR, serves 890 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Rogers School District, a district ranked in the top 25% of Arkansas. The school has earned a 4-star rating for eight consecutive years, making it a consistently strong and reliable choice for families. While it is not the top performer in the district—that honor goes to Elmwood Middle School, which holds a 5-star rating—Kirksey significantly outperforms Oakdale Middle School (a 2-star school) and is a solid, stable option within a district that has a wide range of performance levels.

One of the most striking features of Kirksey is its exceptional performance in advanced math. In the 2025-2026 school year, 98.1% of Kirksey students taking the Algebra ATLAS exam were proficient, compared to the district average of 48.4% and the state average of 36.9%. This is a massive outlier, though it likely reflects a selective group of high-achieving 8th graders taking the course. In core subjects like English Language Arts and Math, Kirksey consistently scores above the state average and is competitive with the district. The school also shows a unique pattern where 7th graders consistently outperform 6th and 8th graders, suggesting a particularly strong cohort or teaching team at that grade level.

Kirksey serves a student population where about 57% are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating moderate economic diversity. Its per-student spending ($10,202) is lower than all comparable Rogers district peers and significantly lower than schools in the nearby Bentonville School District (e.g., Washington Junior High School spends $14,673). This suggests Kirksey achieves strong, above-average results with an efficient budget, making it a high-value school. For families seeking a predictable, well-rounded middle school with a standout math program, Kirksey is a compelling choice.