Norphlet Middle School

Norphlet Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Smackover-Norphlet School District in Norphlet, Arkansas, with 337 students. The school is ranked 202 out of 324 Arkansas middle schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, while the district as a whole is ranked 154 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating.

Norphlet Middle School's test scores are generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.7%), Reading (32%), and Mathematics (36%) lower than the state averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.64% to 56.31% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, Norphlet Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 12.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the ratios at nearby Barton Junior High School and Washington Middle School.

Norphlet Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, and its test scores show significant fluctuations from year to year, both in terms of proficiency rates and how they compare to the state averages. The nearby Barton Junior High School and Washington Middle School, both part of the El Dorado School District, generally outperform Norphlet Middle School on test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Norphlet Middle School may contribute to the school's lower performance compared to its neighbors.