Butterfield Trail Middle School vs Spradling Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
Spradling Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Butterfield Trail Middle School Van Buren, Arkansas | Spradling Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 211 | #433 of 511 |
| National rank | #9396 of 15,369 | #42460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Van Buren | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 23.8).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 94.5%).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.2).
- •Butterfield Trail Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 307.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butterfield Trail Middle School better than Spradling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Butterfield Trail Middle School ranks higher (41.9 vs 23.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Butterfield Trail Middle School and Spradling Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Van Buren and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Trail Middle School: 557. Spradling Elementary School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Trail Middle School and Spradling Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Butterfield Trail Middle School is 142nd of 211 and Spradling Elementary School is 433rd of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).