Helen Tyson Middle School vs Walker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Tyson Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
676 students
Walker Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
| Measure | Helen Tyson Middle School Springdale, Arkansas | Walker Elementary School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 211 | #134 of 511 |
| National rank | #7645 of 15,369 | #20806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 676 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 73% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 50.0).
- •Walker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 60%).
- •Walker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Walker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 83.6%).
- •Helen Tyson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.8).
- •Helen Tyson Middle School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 605.
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 Helen Tyson Middle School better than Walker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Elementary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 50.0 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 Helen Tyson Middle School and Walker Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Tyson Middle School: 676. Walker Elementary School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Tyson Middle School and Walker Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Helen Tyson Middle School is 113th of 211 and Walker Elementary School is 134th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).