Enrollment
172
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blytheville, AR
Blytheville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blytheville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050332000099
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blytheville Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Blytheville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blytheville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Blytheville, AR.
School address
District: Blytheville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050332000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blytheville Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blytheville Middle School
Blytheville Middle School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Blytheville, Arkansas, enrolling 172 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Blytheville Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Arkansas schools and 53% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and White (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Blytheville School District spends $15,124 per pupil, 23% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 276 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 172 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Blytheville School District also operates Blytheville High School (369 students) and Blytheville Primary School (343 students) alongside Blytheville Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blytheville Middle School compares
Blytheville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 8% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,124
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 59.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 160.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 79.1%
White 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Blytheville Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blytheville School District, which includes Blytheville Middle School.
$15,124
Per student
+23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 38.5%
Federal 33.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blytheville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blytheville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blytheville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blytheville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blytheville Middle School
How many students attend Blytheville Middle School?
Blytheville Middle School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blytheville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Middle School is 6.4:1, which is 53% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blytheville Middle School?
100.0% of students at Blytheville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blytheville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blytheville Middle School is African American at 79.1% of enrollment, in Blytheville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blytheville Middle School?
Blytheville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blytheville Middle School rank among schools in Blytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Blytheville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blytheville on the city page.
Is Blytheville Middle School a good school?
Blytheville Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blytheville School District?
Besides Blytheville Middle School, Blytheville School District also operates Blytheville High School (369 students), Blytheville Primary School (343 students), and Blytheville Elementary School (307 students). See the Blytheville School District district page for the complete list.
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