J. O. KELLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.sdale.org

564 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

J.O. Kelly Middle School is a public educational institution located in Springdale, Arkansas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Springdale Public Schools district, the campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique transition period of early adolescence. The school serves a diverse student body and utilizes the resources of a large district to offer a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic support services designed to prepare students for high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes community involvement and is committed to the district’s broader mission of providing equitable opportunities for all students. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, J.O. Kelly Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking and collaborative skills. Families and community members can stay connected with school events, faculty resources, and administrative updates through the district’s official website at sdale.org.

564

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. O. KELLY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	348
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	141

Hispanic
348 (61.7 %)
Pacific Islander
141 (25.0 %)
White
50 (8.9 %)
Black
10 (1.8 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)750-8730
Website:	http://www.sdale.org
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 6 274

Grade 7 290