Overview
HELEN TYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–7 in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas. The school enrolls 675 students. It is part of the SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–7
DistrictSPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5143
CitySPRINGDALE
ZIP72762
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID051266000237
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment675
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg71%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)