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William O. Darby Middle School vs. L. A. Chaffin Middle School

Should you attend William O. Darby Middle School or L. A. Chaffin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
William O. Darby Middle School
616 N 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
L. A. Chaffin Middle School
3025 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

William O. Darby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

L. A. Chaffin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades 6-8, William O. Darby Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 691 students in grades 6-8, L. A. Chaffin Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
720 students
691 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William O. Darby Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at L. A. Chaffin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William O. Darby Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at L. A. Chaffin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William O. Darby Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at L. A. Chaffin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William O. Darby Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Smith School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at L. A. Chaffin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Smith School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#753 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#42 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William O. Darby Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of L. A. Chaffin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
66%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William O. Darby Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L. A. Chaffin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William O. Darby Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L. A. Chaffin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William O. Darby Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at L. A. Chaffin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William O. Darby Middle School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William O. Darby Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of L. A. Chaffin Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
231
216
Grade 7 Students
249
236
Grade 8 Students
240
239
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at William O. Darby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at L. A. Chaffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William O. Darby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at L. A. Chaffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William O. Darby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at L. A. Chaffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William O. Darby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at L. A. Chaffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William O. Darby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at L. A. Chaffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William O. Darby Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at L. A. Chaffin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Smith School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of William O. Darby Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of L. A. Chaffin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William O. Darby Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at L. A. Chaffin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William O. Darby Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at L. A. Chaffin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Smith School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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