Helen Tyson Middle School

About Helen Tyson Middle School

Helen Tyson Middle School is a public middle school located in the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is part of the Fayetteville Public School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school is named after Helen Tyson, a former Fayetteville school teacher and community leader. At Helen Tyson Middle School, students are provided with a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum. The school offers a variety of courses, including science, math, social studies, language arts, art, music, physical education, and technology. In addition, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs. Helen Tyson Middle School is committed to providing a safe and caring learning environment for all students. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who are committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school also has a strong focus on character education and community service, and encourages students to become active members of the school and community. Helen Tyson Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a supportive, caring environment and a rigorous academic curriculum that will prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Address:	3304 S 40th Springdale, AR 72762
Phone:	(479) 750-8720
Site:	www.sdale.org
Grades:	6 – 7
Enrollment:	648 students

Overview Helen Tyson Middle School

Helen Tyson Middle School serves 648 students in grades 6-7.
Helen Tyson Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Helen Tyson Middle School

Helen Tyson Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Helen Tyson Middle School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.