Waldron Middle School

Waldron Middle School is a public middle school in Waldron, Arkansas, serving 444 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Waldron School District, which is ranked 212 out of 250 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waldron Middle School consistently performs below the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 21.3% in English Language Arts, 22% in Reading, 25.1% in Mathematics, and 32.6% in Science, compared to the state averages of 34.7%, 35.3%, 38.7%, and 38.1%, respectively. The school's performance has remained relatively stagnant over the past few years, with only minor fluctuations in proficiency rates. Additionally, Waldron Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.6 students per teacher, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.42% to 74.78%.

In comparison, Mansfield Middle School, located approximately 13 miles from Waldron Middle School, consistently outperforms Waldron Middle School in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Mansfield Middle School's proficiency rates were 31.5% in English Language Arts, 31.1% in Reading, 41.9% in Mathematics, and 31.6% in Science, significantly higher than Waldron Middle School's performance. This suggests that Waldron Middle School may be facing challenges in improving student outcomes and addressing the educational needs of its student population.