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Don Tyson School Of Innovation

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Don Tyson School Of Innovation ranks 83 rd of 495 Arkansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

83^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Alternative Schools

Better than 83% of Arkansas alternative schools

Summary

Don Tyson School Of Innovation is a public charter school serving 2,022 students in grades K-12 in Springdale, Arkansas, which is part of the Springdale School District. Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, this school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

In 2024-2025, Don Tyson School Of Innovation is projected to have 47.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.8% for the district and 34.7% for the state. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio and spends less per student than the district average, suggesting it is able to achieve high performance with relatively fewer resources. When compared to nearby junior high schools and virtual charter schools, Don Tyson School Of Innovation stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in most subjects and grade levels.

These findings indicate that Don Tyson School Of Innovation is a high-performing public charter school that is effectively serving its student population, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's efficient use of resources and effective instructional strategies appear to be key factors in its success.

1,976

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,747

Per pupil spending ?

58.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2667 Hylton Road
Springdale, AR 72765

(479) 750-8780

District: Springdale School District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.0%

White:

42.6%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2022 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (48% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Arkansas alternative schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg33%

Arkansas avg36%

Elementary school

83^rd of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 30 pts since 2021

From top 47% (2021) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

35^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 11%▬ steady since 2019

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★★★★★

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High school

34^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 8 pts since 2019

From top 4% (2019) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Alternative Schools in the Springdale School District

137^th of 250Springdale 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	80.2	83 of 495	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	98 of 497	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	71 of 492	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.2	146 of 487	70.0%	★★★★☆
2021	56.6	232 of 496	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	83.6	35 of 324	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	38 of 335	88.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.3	46 of 330	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	53 of 318	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	72.4	65 of 330	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	36 of 319	88.7%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	79.1	34 of 291	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	22 of 305	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.1	23 of 295	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	78.5	35 of 282	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	57 of 290	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	88.7	11 of 282	96.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Biology60%+22 vs state

Science52%+14 vs state

Mathematics52%+13 vs state

English Language Arts48%+13 vs state

Reading48%+13 vs state

Algebra40%+9 vs state

Geometry30%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)									ATLAS Reading (2025)									ATLAS Mathematics (2025)							ATLAS Algebra (2025)					ATLAS Geometry (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)							ATLAS Biology (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	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 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	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 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 11th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Don Tyson School Of Innovation	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2667 Hylton Road	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 750-8780	1,976	183	10.7	58.2%	842 (42.6%)	32 (1.6%)	948 (48.0%)	29 (1.5%)	12 (0.6%)	31 (1.6%)	82 (4.1%)								(n/a)		50.0		44.2	46.8	48.0	51.0	48.8	47.9		50.0		43.7	48.5	47.6	48.5	50.5	47.9		50.0	20.0	60.6	55.1	36.4	51.8	86.2	17.8			40.0	63.2	13.5			30.5		40.0		48.3	54.2	54.4	52.1	83.7	45.0		59.6	$10,747	$973	$9,775
Lakeside Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	3050 Hylton Road	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8885	654	48	13.6	87.0%	142 (21.7%)	10 (1.5%)	302 (46.2%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	175 (26.8%)	16 (2.4%)								(n/a)						21.8	17.3		19.3						23.5	19.3		21.2						36.8	36.8	70.7	13.7			20.6	63.9				63.9						30.5	30.5	64.4			64.4	$13,953	$1,003	$12,950
George Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	3200 South Powell	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8750	723	53	13.6	93.5%	57 (7.9%)	9 (1.2%)	489 (67.6%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	152 (21.0%)	6 (0.8%)								(n/a)						12.2	12.0		12.1						13.7	16.0		14.8						16.0	16.0	38.5	5.9			8.3	59.1				59.1						19.0	19.0	84.0			84.0	$14,187	$1,248	$12,938
Southwest Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	2700 Butterfield Coach Road	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8849	694	45	15.4	83.3%	136 (19.6%)	18 (2.6%)	414 (59.7%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	102 (14.7%)	18 (2.6%)								(n/a)						29.0	23.4		26.1						30.5	22.5		26.5						32.8	32.8	86.8	11.8			20.1	65.9				65.9						39.9	39.9	93.8			93.8	$13,761	$1,151	$12,610
Central Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	2811 West Huntsville Avenue	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8854	852	57	15.0	46.2%	449 (52.7%)	31 (3.6%)	270 (31.7%)	15 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (6.5%)	30 (3.5%)								(n/a)						38.5	38.6		38.5						43.1	37.5		40.3						39.9	39.9	75.2	20.9			33.7	86.7				86.7						43.1	43.1	83.2			83.2	$13,292	$918	$12,374
Fayetteville Virtual Academy A District Conversion Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	2-12	300 S Ray	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(479) 973-8676	165	13	12.6	20.6%	140 (84.8%)	9 (5.5%)	6 (3.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)								(n/a)					57.2	84.6	70.0	60.0	69.4					64.3	76.9	75.0	60.0	70.4					57.1		55.3		42.8			47.4		33.3			45.8					64.3	84.7	75.5		60.0		73.9	$15,243	$1,189	$14,054
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Arkansas	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	7-10	400 Hardin Rd Suite 120	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(479) 600-9735	16	4	3.7	18.8%	7 (43.8%)	6 (37.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)								(n/a)									23.1									30.8							25.0																	41.6
Arkansas Connections Academy High	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1009 Beau Terre Dr Building O	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Arkansas Connections Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 386-3419	4,575	117	39.2	36.0%	3,219 (70.4%)	564 (12.3%)	394 (8.6%)	21 (0.5%)	54 (1.2%)	4 (0.1%)	319 (7.0%)								(n/a)	22.6	22.3	17.6	23.2	23.2	23.0	21.9	22.8	22.3	22.1	25.8	21.8	27.4	28.1	30.7	27.7	29.5	27.8	22.6	21.7	16.2	18.0	21.7	18.6	19.5	55.0	20.9	13.7	16.7	21.7	21.8	13.5	6.6	17.7	13.2	32.2	33.5	25.1	30.3	30.9	32.9	31.0	35.6	28.1	24.3	28.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Don Tyson School Of Innovation

What district is Don Tyson School Of Innovation in?

Springdale School District

How many students attend Don Tyson School Of Innovation?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,976 students attended Don Tyson School Of Innovation.

What is the racial makeup of Don Tyson School Of Innovation?

Students at Don Tyson School Of Innovation are 48% Hispanic, 43% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

Is Don Tyson School Of Innovation a good school?

Don Tyson School Of Innovation ranks 83^rd of 495 Arkansas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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