- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-133 students YoY
Blytheville Middle School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-41.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-133 students YoY 050332000099 · Blytheville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 6.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Blytheville High School (369 students)
Blytheville Middle School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-41.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Blytheville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blytheville Hi
Blytheville High School
369 students
- Blytheville Pr
Blytheville Primary School
343 students
- Blytheville El
Blytheville Elementary School
307 students
- This school
Blytheville Middle School
172 students
What this shows Blytheville Middle School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blytheville Middle School compares
Blytheville Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,526
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Blytheville School District reports $14,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 133.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.