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Bald Knob Middle School

Summary:

Bald Knob Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Bald Knob School District in Arkansas. With 258 students, the school faces several challenges, including consistently underperforming the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels.

Bald Knob Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science fall well below the state averages, ranging from 24.2% to 30.6% compared to the state's 33.8% to 36.4%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, its student-teacher ratio has improved in recent years, going from 13.9 in 2020-2021 to 10.6 in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Searcy School District, such as Southwest Middle School and Ahlf Junior High School, Bald Knob Middle School's academic performance lags behind. The school's 8th grade algebra proficiency rate of 23.8% is also significantly lower than the state average of 62%, suggesting a need to strengthen its algebra curriculum and instruction. Additionally, Bald Knob Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the past 10 years, indicating that the school is falling behind its peers in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 103 W Park St
       Bald Knob, AR  72010

(501) 724-5652

District: Bald Knob School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,868 Help


Students who attend Bald Knob Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bald Knob High School

Feeder schools for Bald Knob Middle School:

Elementary:    H.L. Lubker Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
4.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bald Knob Middle School ranks worse than 62.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bald Knob Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Bald Knob Middle School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bald Knob Middle School is $8,868.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bald Knob Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bald Knob Middle School 210th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Bald Knob Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bald Knob School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bald Knob School District 153rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bald Knob Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.30 139th 208 33.2%
2006 35.15 151st 206 26.7%
2007 54.69 108th 225 52.0%
2008 59.03 97th 223 56.5%
2009 55.97 114th 240 52.5%
2010 57.88 122nd 254 52.0%
2011 59.62 117th 264 55.7%
2012 64.12 104th 265 60.8%
2013 66.05 94th 278 66.2%
2014 50.60 152nd 280 45.7%
2015 30.08 201st 275 26.9%
2016 39.12 212th 312 32.1%
2017 43.17 194th 315 38.4%
2018 33.82 230th 318 27.7%
2019 34.18 231st 319 27.6%
2021 45.10 199th 330 39.7%
2022 46.46 176th 318 44.7%
2023 52.96 167th 330 49.4%
2024 39.55 210th 335 37.3%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bald Knob Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 325 9 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 325 9 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 293 13 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 306 15 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 303 14 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 301 11 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2001 311 8 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2002 314 8 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 314 8 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 392 15 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 387 12 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 393 14 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 367 15 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 388 18 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2009 379 24 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2010 352 18 1 13 1 0 18 0 403
2011 386 10 2 11 0 0 18 0 427
2012 401 17 2 10 0 0 14 0 444
2013 284 11 2 11 0 0 14 0 322
2014 291 15 2 18 0 0 11 0 337
2015 264 12 1 21 0 0 5 0 303
2016 256 11 0 21 0 0 7 0 295
2017 236 11 2 26 0 0 8 0 283
2018 218 6 2 25 0 0 8 0 259
2019 245 4 2 26 0 0 9 0 286
2020 267 4 0 18 0 0 11 0 300
2021 256 3 0 18 1 0 13 0 291
2022 250 4 0 12 2 0 17 0 285
2023 225 7 0 9 4 0 13 0 258
2024 212 8 1 12 3 0 12 0 248

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bald Knob Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 342 20.0 17.1 21.6
1996 342 20.0 17.1 21.6
1997 312 19.2 16.3 37.5
1998 328 19.2 17.1 43.9
1999 321 12.1 26.5 50.8
2000 320 21.0 15.2 45.6
2001 326 42.0 7.8 56.1
2002 329 13.0 25.3 60.2
2003 329 13.0 25.3 60.2
2004 417 28.0 14.9 56.1
2005 411 26.0 15.8 65.9
2006 416 33.0 12.6 62.7
2007 396 42.0 9.4 69.7
2008 416 41.0 10.1 63.7
2009 414 37.0 11.2 62.6
2010 403 42.5 10.3 64
2011 427 33.8 12.6 64.6
2012 444 29.4 15.0 66
2013 322 23.2 13.8 62.7
2014 337 21.9 15.3 65.9
2015 303 21.0 14.4 67
2016 295 23.0 12.8 63.7
2017 283 20.6 13.6 37.1
2018 259 19.2 13.4 34.7
2019 286 21.1 13.5 61.9
2020 300 21.5 13.9 59.3
2021 291 20.7 13.9 56.7
2022 285 25.1 11.3 60
2023 258 24.1 10.6 58.1
2024 248 18.6 13.3 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bald Knob Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 342 20.0 17.1 21.6
1996 342 20.0 17.1 21.6
1997 312 19.2 16.3 37.5
1998 328 19.2 17.1 43.9
1999 321 12.1 26.5 50.8
2000 320 21.0 15.2 45.6
2001 326 42.0 7.8 56.1
2002 329 13.0 25.3 60.2
2003 329 13.0 25.3 60.2
2004 417 28.0 14.9 56.1
2005 411 26.0 15.8 65.9
2006 416 33.0 12.6 62.7
2007 396 42.0 9.4 69.7
2008 416 41.0 10.1 63.7
2009 414 37.0 11.2 62.6
2010 403 42.5 10.3 64
2011 427 33.8 12.6 64.6
2012 444 29.4 15.0 66
2013 322 23.2 13.8 62.7
2014 337 21.9 15.3 65.9
2015 303 21.0 14.4 67
2016 295 23.0 12.8 63.7
2017 283 20.6 13.6 37.1
2018 259 19.2 13.4 34.7
2019 286 21.1 13.5 61.9
2020 300 21.5 13.9 59.3
2021 291 20.7 13.9 56.7
2022 285 25.1 11.3 60
2023 258 24.1 10.6 58.1
2024 248 18.6 13.3 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bald Knob Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,376 (15.5%) $7,492 (84.5%) $8,868

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bald Knob Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 231st of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 167th of 330 Middle schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English (Bald Knob Middle School)62.267.7
 5.5%
   6th Grade English (Bald Knob School District)62.267.7
 5.5%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bald Knob Middle School)3457
 23%
   6th Grade Math (Bald Knob School District)3457
 23%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bald Knob Middle School)40.247.7
 7.5%
   6th Grade Science (Bald Knob School District)40.247.7
 7.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bald Knob Middle School)37.146.1
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Bald Knob School District)37.146.1
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Bald Knob Middle School)74.754.2
 20.5%
   7th Grade English (Bald Knob School District)74.754.2
 20.5%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Bald Knob Middle School)31.628.1
 3.5%
   7th Grade Math (Bald Knob School District)31.628.1
 3.5%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Bald Knob Middle School)37.933.4
 4.5%
   7th Grade Science (Bald Knob School District)37.933.4
 4.5%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Bald Knob Middle School)30.529.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Bald Knob School District)30.529.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Bald Knob Middle School)69.971.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade English (Bald Knob School District)69.971.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Bald Knob Middle School)39.851.2
 11.4%
   8th Grade Math (Bald Knob School District)39.851.2
 11.4%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Bald Knob Middle School)35.542.8
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (Bald Knob School District)35.542.8
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Bald Knob Middle School)49.548.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Bald Knob School District)49.548.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students286258
 9.8%
African American47
 75%
American Indian04
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic269
 65.4%
Pacific Islander00
White245225
 8.2%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%58.1%
 3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bald Knob Middle School

Students at Bald Knob Middle School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Bald Knob Middle School usually go on to attend Bald Knob High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 248 students attended Bald Knob Middle School.

Bald Knob Middle School ranks 210th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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