HEBER SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

HEBER SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
602 CASE ST
HEBER SPRINGS, AR 72543
380 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Heber Springs Middle School, located at 602 Case Street in Heber Springs, Arkansas, serves as a key component of the Heber Springs School District. Situated in the scenic foothills of the Ozark Mountains, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic and developmental needs of middle-grade students. The facility aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development within the local community.

Academically, the school emphasizes a core curriculum complemented by various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during their formative years. By leveraging its connection to the broader Heber Springs School District, the middle school strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while promoting a sense of school spirit and community pride. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official website at http://hssd.k12.ar.us.
380
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    341 (89.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: HEBER SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (501)362-2488
Website: http://hssd.12.ar.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 137
Grade 7 138
Grade 8 105
Gender Ratio