L. A. Chaffin Middle School (2026 List)

About L. A. Chaffin Middle School

L. A. Chaffin Middle School is 3400 North 51st Street in Fort Smith. It has 800 students in grades 7–8 and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1. 66% of students are good at math and 65% are good at reading. There are 49% female and 51% male. The school is a place where people can learn and grow academically. Students can choose from a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs that are meant to help them grow in middle school. The school administration's main goal is to keep the school safe and productive for everyone. Prices for homes in Fort Smith range from $160,000 to $300,000. Parents often praise the wide range of extracurricular activities and the good communication between teachers and parents. This is one ofthe best middle schools in Arkansas. There are a lot of established neighborhoods in the housing inventory that are close to the school campus. To help the student body, families often go to school events and sports games. Feedback from parents shows that the school is good at getting students involved.

Contact Information

Address

3025 MASSARD RD, FORT SMITH, AR, 72903

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Phone

(479) 452-2226

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Website

http://www.fortsmithschools.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%

Reading 65%

State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 65% in Reading.

52

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

691

Total Students

$50031

Avg. Teacher Salary

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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.

Student Demographics

White 52.97%

Asian 6.8%

Hispanic 17.08%

Black 4.2%

Two+ Races 17.95%

Native Am. 0.72%

White

52.97%

Asian

6.8%

Hispanic

17.08%

Black

4.2%

Two+ Races

17.95%

Native Am.

0.72%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 691

47.61%

329 Female

52.39%

362 Male

Student Population

691 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

230 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

L. A. Chaffin Middle School students are participating in a new peer-mentoring program designed to support academic growth and social development this semester. The school recently updated its digital learning platforms to provide more interactive resources for students and parents during the 2025-2026 term. Faculty members are currently collaborating on a new cross-curricular project that combines history and technology for all grade levels.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of electives can you take at L. A. Chaffin Middle School?

Ans. Students can choose from a number of electives, such as computer science, foreign languages, and a number of fine arts and music programs.

Q2. What is the best way for students to get to the library at L. A. Chaffin Middle School?

Ans. Students can check out books and do academic research in the school library during the school day.

Q3. Is there a policy at L. A. Chaffin Middle School about attendance?

Ans. The school has a strict attendance policy that says parents must give proof for any absences that are excused during the semester.

Q4. Does L. A. Chaffin Middle School offer tutoring?

Ans. A few teachers offer after-school tutoring to help students with core subjects like math and science.

Q5. How do parents at L. A. Chaffin Middle School stay in touch?

Ans. Families should check the school's digital calendar and follow them on social media to stay up to date.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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

What Parents Say