J. O. Kelly Middle School (2026 List)

About J. O. Kelly Middle School

J. O. Kelly Middle School is 1801 East Lowell Road in Springdale. It has 1,100 students in grades 6–7 and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1. 32% of students are good at math and 20% are good at reading. There are an equal number of male and female. The school is a learning community that wants to help students read better. Teachers use a number of different methods to help students with reading and language arts in all subjects. The large campus facilities meet the needs of all the students. Prices for homes in Springdale range from $180,000 to $330,000. Parents often talk about how new technologies in the classroom and improvements to the building have helped. This school is working hard to be one ofthe best middle schools in Arkansas. There are different types of homes in the neighborhood, and it is close to major roads. Families often go to the school's literacy nights and other school events. Parents' feedback shows that the school is committed to helping students do better in important areas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%

Reading 20%

State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 20% in Reading.

51

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

641

Total Students

$50031

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 9.2%

Asian 0.78%

Hispanic 63.81%

Black 1.72%

Two+ Races 0.78%

Native Am. 0.16%

White

9.2%

Asian

0.78%

Hispanic

63.81%

Black

1.72%

Two+ Races

0.78%

Native Am.

0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 641

44.77%

287 Female

55.23%

354 Male

Student Population

641 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

320 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

J. O. Kelly Middle School Contact Information

Address

1879 E ROBINSON, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72764

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Phone

(479) 750-8730

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Website

http://www.sdale.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

J. O. Kelly Middle School recently launched a new literacy initiative aimed at increasing the amount of independent reading among its student body. Principal Jonathan Buchanan highlighted the school's recent infrastructure upgrades designed to improve the 2026 learning environment. The campus is currently buzzing with excitement as students prepare for the upcoming regional science and engineering fair.

FAQ

Q1. Does J. O. Kelly Middle School have tutors?

Ans. Students who need extra help can get extra academic help after school in core subjects.

Q2. Does J. O. Kelly Middle School have ESL programs?

Ans. The school has full English as a Second Language programs to help students who don't speak English as their first language.

Q3. What kind of grades do students get at J. O. Kelly Middle School?

Ans. To measure how well middle school students are doing in school and how well they know the material, the school uses the standard state grading scale.

Q4. How do students at J. O. Kelly Middle School pay for their lunches?

Ans. Families can pay for lunches by adding money to their student's meal account online or in person at the school office.

Q5. Is there a dress code at J. O. Kelly Middle School?

Ans. Students must follow the district's dress code, which says that clothes should be modest and appropriate for the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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