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SILOAM SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

1500 N MT OLIVE ST, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
700
Students
Total enrolled
$12,425
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 700 students in grades 05–06 in SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,425 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
18.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SILOAM SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a large middle in SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas, serving grades 05–06 with 700 students. The district invests $12,425 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SILOAM SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

700
Total Students
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution343 male · 357 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 410 students
Student Composition
47%
34%
9%
Asian3%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino34%
Black1%
Multiracial9%
Native American5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 051245001584

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,425Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,425
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,467
Student Support$2,361
Administration$1,491
Operations$1,864
Other$1,243
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,425 spent per student, an estimated $5,504 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
34%
State government
47.6%
Local (property tax)
33.6%
Federal programs
18.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DELBERT PETE & PAT ALLEN ELESOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Middle
SILOAM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
SILOAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyBenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (479)524-8152
NCES ID: 051245001584
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SILOAM SPRINGS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
SILOAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER
1,402 students · 09–12
49% FRL
Mid
SILOAM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
693 students · 07–08
56% FRL
Elem
DELBERT PETE & PAT ALLEN ELE
667 students · 01–02
62% FRL
Elem
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
658 students · 03–04
63% FRL
Elem
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
492 students · PK–KG
66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1500 N MT OLIVE ST, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.