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West Fork Middle School

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West Fork Middle School ranks 196 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

196^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

West Fork Middle School in West Fork, AR, is a small, rural school serving 223 students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the West Fork School District. The school stands out for its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1, which is the most favorable among nearby schools like Farmington Junior High School (13.3:1) and Randall G Lynch Middle School (19.7:1), suggesting a more intimate learning environment. However, despite spending $13,852 per student—significantly more than higher-performing peers like Elkins Middle School ($10,221) and Prairie Grove Middle School ($8,840)—the school's overall academic performance in core subjects like English Language Arts (37.8% proficient) and Science (38.2%) lags behind state averages.

The most striking feature is a "tale of two grades" in mathematics. While 7th graders achieve a solid 45.3% proficiency in math, 8th graders plummet to just 16.7%—the lowest among all comparable schools and less than half the state average. This contrasts sharply with the school's exceptional Algebra program, where 85.7% of students are proficient, far exceeding district and state averages. This suggests that a select group of 8th graders in Algebra thrive, while the rest struggle significantly. Additionally, the school's state ranking has declined from a 3-star rating in the mid-2010s to a consistent 2-star rating since 2020-2021, indicating it has not kept pace with academic growth elsewhere.

A direct comparison with Greenland Middle School, located just 5.15 miles away, highlights a key concern. Both schools serve similar student populations (223 vs. 208 students) and have comparable district rankings, but Greenland has a 98.56% free/reduced lunch rate versus West Fork's 45.74%. Despite this socioeconomic advantage, West Fork's overall test scores are only marginally better, and in Science (38.2% vs. 51.1%), it performs worse. This suggests West Fork is underperforming relative to its context. On a positive note, 5th graders show promise, achieving proficiency at or above state averages in English Language Arts (44%), Reading (44%), and Science (44%), offering a potential foundation for future improvement if sustained through upper grades.

223

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,852

Per pupil spending ?

45.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

333 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774

(479) 839-2231

District: West Fork School District

Students who attend West Fork Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Fork High School

Feeder schools for West Fork Middle School:

Elementary:

West Fork Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

5.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg40%

Arkansas avg41%

196^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

119^th of 251West Fork 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	43.8	196 of 327	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.1	190 of 324	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.9	199 of 335	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.5	204 of 330	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.8	170 of 318	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.6	224 of 330	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.7	148 of 319	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.0	136 of 318	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.7	146 of 315	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.9	143 of 312	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.9	86 of 275	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.3	170 of 280	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.3	162 of 278	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	57.9	131 of 265	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.5	69 of 264	73.9%	★★★★☆
2010	64.9	90 of 254	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.1	43 of 240	82.1%	★★★★☆
2008	75.8	42 of 223	81.2%	★★★★☆
2007	74.0	43 of 225	80.9%	★★★★☆
2006	56.6	96 of 206	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	47.9	120 of 208	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra86%+49 vs state

Science38%-6 vs state

Mathematics38%-6 vs state

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

Reading37%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)						ATLAS Algebra (2026)				ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)						ATLAS Biology (2026)		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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 All Grades	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 All Grades	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 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Fork Middle School	Public	5-8	333 School Ave	West Fork	72774	Washington County	West Fork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 839-2231	223	21	10.8	45.7%	193 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.4%)	43.8	196^th of 327 public middle schools	40.1%		44.1	190^th of 324 public middle schools	41.4%	6		44.0	40.4	34.3	32.0		37.8		44.0	38.6	32.8	32.0		36.9		40.7	40.4	45.3	16.7	38.0		85.7		85.7					44.0	35.1	37.5	36.0	38.2			$13,852	$1,156	$12,696
Greenland Middle School	Public	5-8	55 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	208	17	11.9	98.6%	160 (76.9%)	4 (1.9%)	23 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.6%)	52.3	155^th of 327 public middle schools	52.6%		48	174^th of 324 public middle schools	46.3%	19		56.8	27.5	37.6	35.4		39.4		59.1	40.0	39.6	33.3		42.7		56.8	32.5	41.7	30.3	41.2		86.6		86.6					56.8	52.5	54.2	41.7	51.1			$13,684	$1,310	$12,374
Prairie Grove Junior High School	Public	7-8	806 N Mock St	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4221	326	24	13.7	45.7%	265 (81.3%)	6 (1.8%)	30 (9.2%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	74.5	60^th of 327 public middle schools	81.7%		77.3	46^th of 324 public middle schools	85.8%	14				43.8	38.7		41.4				49.4	41.9		45.9				55.3	50.0	53.0		82.6		84.6							57.4	47.7	52.9			$11,641	$772	$10,869
Prairie Grove Middle School	Public	4-6	240 Viney Grove Road	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4220	550	31	17.7	48.0%	431 (78.4%)	3 (0.5%)	59 (10.7%)	8 (1.5%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)								(n/a)	39.5	41.3	51.6				44.0	38.7	43.3	52.2				44.8	53.1	44.9	59.6			52.0								67.3	62.3	59.0			62.8			$8,840	$664	$8,176
Farmington Junior High School	Public	7-9	278 West Main St	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 266-1870	680	51	13.3	29.0%	517 (76.0%)	23 (3.4%)	82 (12.1%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	44 (6.5%)	67.8	93^rd of 327 public middle schools	71.6%		76.7	48^th of 324 public middle schools	85.2%	45				47.4	41.8	43.8	44.3				47.8	41.8	49.3	46.4				53.6	14.9	40.9		53.7	25.3	36.9		80.9	80.9				55.0	49.3	52.1	78.0	78.0	$9,732	$378	$9,353
Randall G Lynch Middle School	Public	4-6	359 Rheas Mill Road	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 266-1840	638	32	19.7	32.3%	501 (78.5%)	18 (2.8%)	65 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	44 (6.9%)								(n/a)	56.2	58.4	45.9				53.4	57.9	58.0	48.0				54.5	63.8	57.9	58.2			60.1								60.3	62.9	48.0			57.0			$8,623	$494	$8,130
John L Colbert Middle School	Public	5-6	888 S Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 718-0254	466	26	17.6	62.4%	210 (45.1%)	82 (17.6%)	86 (18.5%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	64 (13.7%)								(n/a)		40.2	37.9				39.0		41.1	41.4				41.2		41.5	45.0			43.3									40.2	44.5			42.3
Ramay Junior High School	Public	7-8	401 S Sang	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3064	761	57	13.3	52.3%	395 (51.9%)	118 (15.5%)	143 (18.8%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.0%)	76 (10.0%)	61.9	114^th of 327 public middle schools	65.1%		62.6	102^nd of 324 public middle schools	68.5%	12				42.5	37.6		40.0				41.6	37.9		39.7				50.1	24.0	39.3	100.0	77.5		80.7	100.0		100.0				53.7	44.9	49.1			$13,836	$1,026	$12,810
Woodland Junior High School	Public	7-8	1 E Poplar	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3067	765	52	14.6	29.8%	566 (74.0%)	54 (7.1%)	69 (9.0%)	19 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.2%)	45 (5.9%)	94.2	10^th of 327 public middle schools	96.9%		93.7	11^th of 324 public middle schools	96.6%	1				62.7	58.1		60.4				62.0	57.3		59.6				68.2	49.0	61.5		96.7		96.9							70.8	68.4	69.6			$14,340	$643	$13,697
Elkins Middle School	Public	6-8	349 N Center	Elkins	72727	Washington County	Elkins School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 643-2552	394	25	15.6	48.2%	332 (84.3%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.9%)	89.2	18^th of 327 public middle schools	94.5%		81.8	39^th of 324 public middle schools	88.0%	21			41.0	58.6	58.7		53.5			46.0	57.7	58.7		54.8			63.0	80.3	68.7	71.4		100.0		100.0						62.0	63.1	65.1	63.5			$10,221	$546	$9,676

Frequently Asked Questions about West Fork Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Fork Middle School?

Students at West Fork Middle School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is West Fork Middle School a good school?

West Fork Middle School ranks 196^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of West Fork Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Fork Middle School usually go on to attend West Fork High School

What district is West Fork Middle School in?

West Fork School District

How many students attend West Fork Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 223 students attended West Fork Middle School.

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