Lingle Middle School

Lingle Middle School in Rogers, AR, serves 643 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Rogers School District, a 4-star district ranked 57th out of 251 in Arkansas.

Lingle is a solid, 4-star school with a clear upward trend in state rankings over the last five years. Its standout feature is an exceptional advanced math program: 92.1% of students taking Algebra were proficient, far exceeding the district average of 48.4% and even competing with top-tier schools like Lincoln Junior High School (98.2%) in the Bentonville School District. However, this success may mask a challenge in standard 8th-grade math, where only 36.6% of students were proficient—well below the district average of 51.5%. In English Language Arts and Reading, Lingle consistently outperforms district and state averages, especially in 6th and 7th grades. The school spends $12,015 per student, more than its higher-performing neighbor Elmwood Middle School ($10,594) and its lower-performing neighbor Oakdale Middle School ($10,862), suggesting that how resources are used matters as much as the amount spent.

Geographically, Lingle sits between two very different schools. Elmwood Middle School (1.73 miles away) is a high-performing, 5-star school that outperforms Lingle in nearly every subject, while Oakdale Middle School (0.56 miles away) is a low-performing, 2-star school where Lingle dramatically outperforms in all subjects. Compared to the Bentonville School District schools like Lincoln Junior High School and Washington Junior High School, Lingle’s overall proficiency rates are lower, but its Algebra scores are competitive. This makes Lingle a strong choice for families seeking a school with a powerful advanced math track and consistent improvement, while also being aware that standard math support may need attention.