J. O. Kelly Middle School vs The Excel Center - Springdale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 900 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. O. Kelly Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
663 students
The Excel Center - Springdale
Little Rock · Charter other · Grades 14–14
76 students
| Measure | J. O. Kelly Middle School Springdale, Arkansas | The Excel Center - Springdale Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #176 of 211 | – |
| National rank | #11397 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 14–14 |
| Students | 663 | 76 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 76 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Springdale | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.0).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 76.
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School is a public school while The Excel Center - Springdale is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 J. O. Kelly Middle School better than The Excel Center - Springdale?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are J. O. Kelly Middle School and The Excel Center - Springdale?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Springdale and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. O. Kelly Middle School: 663. The Excel Center - Springdale: 76. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. O. Kelly Middle School and The Excel Center - Springdale rank in Arkansas?
J. O. Kelly Middle School is 176th of 211 and The Excel Center - Springdale is unranked among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).