At a glance
Reported students
172
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Blytheville Middle School: 172 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Blytheville Middle School
Blytheville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Blytheville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Blytheville School District. NCES reports 172 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (79.1%) and White (12.8%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Blytheville Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.8%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black79.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Blytheville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blytheville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
343 reported students
Blytheville High School
High · Grades 09–12
369 reported students
Public schools near Blytheville Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville High School High · Blytheville School District | 09–12 | 369 | 0.3 mi |
| KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory Elementary · Charter · KIPP Delta Public Schools | KG–06 | 292 | 0.6 mi |
| KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School High · Charter · KIPP Delta Public Schools | 07–12 | 132 | 1.6 mi |
| Blytheville Elementary School Elementary · Blytheville School District | PK–04 | 343 | 1.6 mi |
| Gosnell Elementary School Elementary · Gosnell School District | KG–06 | 648 | 3.7 mi |
| Gosnell High School High · Gosnell School District | 07–12 | 567 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blytheville Middle School
What grades does Blytheville Middle School serve?
Blytheville Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Blytheville School District.
How many students attend Blytheville Middle School?
Blytheville Middle School reported 172 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blytheville Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 172 students and 15.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blytheville Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blytheville Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Blytheville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Blytheville Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blytheville Middle School in?
Blytheville Middle School is part of Blytheville School District, based in Blytheville, AR, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blytheville Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blytheville High School (0.3 mi), KIPP: Blytheville College Preparatory (0.6 mi), KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.