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Elkins Middle School vs. West Fork Middle School

Should you attend Elkins Middle School or West Fork Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Elkins Middle School
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
West Fork Middle School
333 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Elkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

West Fork Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Elkins Middle School, located in Elkins, AR, serves 367 students in grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the district's 12:1 ratio.
Math proficiency is 59%, higher than both the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 52%, showing improvement from 43% in 2021.
Reading proficiency is 52%, higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 49%, improving steadily from 43% in 2019.
Science proficiency stands at 48%, outperforming the state average of 36% and district average of 42% in 2022.
Enrollment increased from 302 students in 2021 to 367 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility decreased slightly from 35% in 2019 to 32% in 2023, reflecting modest demographic shifts at this Arkansas rural middle school.
Serving 242 students in grades 5-8, West Fork Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
367 students
242 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elkins Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Fork Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elkins Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Fork Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elkins Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Fork Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elkins School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Fork Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Fork School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#115 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#646 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elkins Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Fork Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in AR)
30%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Fork Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Fork School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Fork Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Fork School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkins Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Fork Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Fork School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elkins Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Fork Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
62
Grade 6 Students
131
54
Grade 7 Students
123
60
Grade 8 Students
113
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Fork School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Fork School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Fork School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Fork School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
84%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Fork School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elkins Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Fork School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Fork School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Fork School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elkins Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Fork School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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