Summary:
There are three middle schools serving grades 5-10 in the 72756 zip code of Rogers, Arkansas: Oakdale Middle School, Lingle Middle School, and the specialized School For Advanced Studies-NW Ark (SAS-NWA).
The standout school in the area is SAS-NWA, a small magnet-style school that operates as its own district (School For Advanced Studies-Northwest Arkansas) and ranks 16th out of 327 schools statewide with a 5-star rating. It achieves exceptional test scores—72.8% proficiency in English Language Arts and 68.9% in Science—far above state averages, and benefits from an extremely low student-teacher ratio of 5.1:1. In contrast, Lingle Middle School is a consistent high-performer within the Rogers School District, ranking in the 85th percentile and outperforming district and state averages in most subjects despite serving a student body where 57% qualify for free/reduced lunch. Oakdale Middle School faces the greatest challenges, ranking in the 38th percentile with proficiency rates below district and state averages, and has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 66.38%.
Key metrics show Lingle spends $12,015 per student compared to Oakdale's $10,862, which may contribute to its stronger outcomes. An interesting finding is Oakdale's 100% proficiency rate in Algebra, which likely reflects a small, selective group of advanced students rather than school-wide strength. Overall, these schools serve distinctly different populations: SAS-NWA is a selective-admission school for advanced learners, while Oakdale and Lingle are traditional neighborhood schools, making direct comparisons less meaningful for parents choosing between them.
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