HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.sdale.org

781 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

Hellstern Middle School is a public school located in Springdale, Arkansas, serving students in grades 6 through 7. As part of the Springdale Public Schools district, the campus is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of junior high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing on core academic subjects alongside opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities and personal development.

Located on Har Ber Avenue, Hellstern Middle School benefits from its proximity to the broader Springdale community, encouraging strong partnerships between families, educators, and local stakeholders. The school utilizes its digital presence through the district’s website to maintain transparent communication regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, and school policies. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty works to create a collaborative atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and build positive social connections.

781

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	224
Black	27
Asian	14
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	36

White
457 (58.5 %)
Hispanic
224 (28.7 %)
Pacific Islander
36 (4.6 %)
Black
27 (3.5 %)
Two or More
21 (2.7 %)
Asian
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)750-8725
Website:	http://www.sdale.org
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 6 415

Grade 7 366