J. O. Kelly Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springdale, Arkansas 72765 · Springdale School District
#176 of 211 middle schools in Arkansas
#11397 of 15,369 nationally
About J. O. Kelly Middle School
J. O. Kelly Middle School is a public middle located in Springdale, in the Springdale School District school district of Arkansas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–7. In 2025 it enrolled 663 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 176th of 211 ranked middle schools in Arkansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 663.
There are 32 schools in Springdale; J. O. Kelly Middle School ranks 20th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J. O. Kelly Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J. O. Kelly Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students · 313 m away
The Excel Center - Springdale
Little Rock · Charter other · Grades 14–14
76 students · 900 m away
Parson Hills Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students · 1.1 km away
Harp Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students · 1.5 km away
George Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
676 students · 1.6 km away
Jones Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 1.7 km away
George Junior High School
Springdale · Public other · Grades 8–9
723 students · 1.7 km away
Lakeside Junior High School
Springdale · Public other · Grades 8–9
654 students · 2.3 km away
Don Tyson School of Innovation
Springdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,976 students · 2.5 km away
Haas Hall Academy Jones Center
Springdale · Charter high · Grades 7–12
164 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Arkansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Sonora Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
668 students
McNair Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
670 students
Helen Tyson Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
676 students
Farmington Junior High School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 7–9
680 students
Pea Ridge Junior High School
Pea Ridge · Public middle · Grades 7–9
643 students
Lingle Middle School
Rogers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J. O. Kelly Middle School a good school?
J. O. Kelly Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #176 of 211 in Arkansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J. O. Kelly Middle School rank in Arkansas?
J. O. Kelly Middle School ranks #176 of 211 middle schools in Arkansas and #11397 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J. O. Kelly Middle School?
J. O. Kelly Middle School had 663 students in 2025.
Is J. O. Kelly Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
J. O. Kelly Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–7. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J. O. Kelly Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J. O. Kelly Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.