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Sonora Middle School vs. Hellstern Middle School

Should you attend Sonora Middle School or Hellstern 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
Sonora Middle School
17051 E Hwy 412
Springdale, AR 72764
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hellstern Middle School
7771 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades 6-7, Sonora 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 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 851 students in grades 6-7, Hellstern Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-7
6-7
Total Students
617 students
851 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sonora 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 Hellstern Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sonora Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hellstern Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sonora 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 Hellstern Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sonora Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springdale 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

#754 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#79 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sonora Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hellstern Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
58%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sonora Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springdale School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
59%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sonora Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springdale School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
53%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sonora Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springdale 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 Sonora Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hellstern Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
325
417
Grade 7 Students
292
434

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hellstern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sonora Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springdale 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 Asian at Hellstern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sonora Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sonora Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sonora Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
27%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sonora Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Springdale 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 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hellstern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sonora Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sonora Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springdale 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
69%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sonora Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springdale 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
18%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sonora Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springdale 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 Hellstern Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springdale 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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