DARDANELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2306 NORTH STATE HWY 7
DARDANELLE, AR 72834

www.dardanellepublicschools.org

500 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dardanelle Middle School, located at 2032 Hwy 7 S in Dardanelle, Arkansas, serves as a vital component of the Dardanelle Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their crucial middle school years. By focusing on foundational learning and preparing students for the transition to high school, the institution aims to cultivate a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

As part of the broader Dardanelle Public Schools system, the middle school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational accessibility. Their official website serves as a primary hub for parents, students, and staff, providing essential information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic resources. Through its commitment to quality instruction and student engagement, Dardanelle Middle School strives to equip its student body with the skills and character necessary for future academic and professional success.

500

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DARDANELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	189
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
276 (55.2%)
Hispanic
189 (37.8%)
Two or More
18 (3.6%)
Black
11 (2.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	DARDANELLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)229-4550
Website:	http://www.dardanellepublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
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 6 160

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 180

Ungraded 4