Bismarck Middle School

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Bismarck Middle School ranks 95 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bismarck Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Bismarck School District in Bismarck, Arkansas. With 321 students, the school is ranked 95 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bismarck Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. The school stands out with an exceptional 71.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra, significantly higher than the state average of 26.8%. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rate of 43.9% is higher than the state's 35.6%. Bismarck Middle School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 12.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Lakeside Junior High School, Lakeside Middle School, Goza Middle School, and Hot Springs Junior Academy.

While Bismarck Middle School's performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 15th in 2017-2018 to 95th in 2023-2024, suggesting that other schools may be improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 53.9% in 2020-2021 to 70.09% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Monitoring these trends and addressing the needs of this population will be crucial for the school to maintain its high level of academic excellence.

Detail:

Public 5-8

11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929

(501) 865-4888

District: Bismarck School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,831

Students who attend Bismarck Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bismarck High School

Feeder schools for Bismarck Middle School:

Elementary:

Bismarck Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bismarck Middle School ranks better than 71.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bismarck Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Bismarck Middle School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bismarck Middle School is $8,831.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bismarck Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck Middle School 95^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Bismarck Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bismarck School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck School District 33^rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bismarck Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	85.19	13^th	208	93.8%
2006	82.22	15^th	206	92.7%
2007	76.10	34^th	225	84.9%
2008	78.01	36^th	223	83.9%
2009	78.54	30^th	240	87.5%
2010	72.91	58^th	254	77.2%
2011	74.11	59^th	264	77.7%
2012	77.60	36^th	265	86.4%
2013	75.48	45^th	278	83.8%
2014	74.33	50^th	280	82.1%
2015	74.05	42^nd	275	84.7%
2016	77.62	38^th	312	87.8%
2017	85.87	18^th	315	94.3%
2018	89.65	15^th	318	95.3%
2019	88.07	22^nd	319	93.1%
2021	85.85	30^th	330	90.9%
2022	82.33	39^th	318	87.7%
2023	76.18	60^th	330	81.8%
2024	62.47	95^th	335	71.6%

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bismarck Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	306	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	311
1999	331	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	337
2000	325	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	329
2001	342	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	350
2002	325	2	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	336
2003	325	2	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	336
2004	314	2	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	329
2005	300	1	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	316
2006	316	1	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	333
2007	328	0	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	348
2008	324	2	1	22	2	n/a	n/a	351
2009	296	2	1	22	1	n/a	n/a	322
2010	278	3	1	22	2	3	0	309
2011	297	3	4	24	2	0	0	330
2012	293	1	4	21	4	1	0	324
2013	285	2	6	22	6	1	2	324
2014	280	0	6	23	6	0	2	317
2015	253	2	4	28	3	0	1	291
2016	264	3	3	29	1	0	1	301
2017	277	5	2	23	1	0	2	310
2018	283	6	0	22	2	0	0	313
2019	284	6	2	21	3	0	1	317
2020	283	6	0	19	3	0	1	312
2021	270	5	0	17	2	0	1	295
2022	285	4	1	17	1	0	1	309
2023	292	3	2	20	1	0	3	321
2024	279	4	1	17	1	0	5	307

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 Bismarck Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	311	0.0	0.0	28.6
1999	337	12.7	26.5	34.7
2000	329	36.0	9.1	35.9
2001	350	26.0	13.5	41.1
2002	336	27.0	12.4	48.5
2003	336	27.0	12.4	48.5
2004	329	26.0	12.7	54.4
2005	316	27.0	11.7	57.9
2006	333	24.0	13.9	54.7
2007	348	36.0	9.7	62.6
2008	351	36.0	9.8	58.1
2009	322	35.0	9.2	59
2010	309	37.0	8.3	60.8
2011	330	24.2	13.6	63.6
2012	324	25.8	12.5	61.1
2013	324	25.9	12.4	62.3
2014	317	25.9	12.2	66.9
2015	291	24.0	12.1	62.9
2016	301	23.0	13.0	65.1
2017	310	22.5	13.7	27.1
2018	313	23.5	13.2	33.5
2019	317	26.1	12.1	63.7
2020	312	25.8	12.0	71.2
2021	295	27.0	10.9	53.9
2022	309	29.9	10.3	58.9
2023	321	26.1	12.2	70.1
2024	307	22.5	13.6	63.8

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 Bismarck Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	311	0.0	0.0	28.6
1999	337	12.7	26.5	34.7
2000	329	36.0	9.1	35.9
2001	350	26.0	13.5	41.1
2002	336	27.0	12.4	48.5
2003	336	27.0	12.4	48.5
2004	329	26.0	12.7	54.4
2005	316	27.0	11.7	57.9
2006	333	24.0	13.9	54.7
2007	348	36.0	9.7	62.6
2008	351	36.0	9.8	58.1
2009	322	35.0	9.2	59
2010	309	37.0	8.3	60.8
2011	330	24.2	13.6	63.6
2012	324	25.8	12.5	61.1
2013	324	25.9	12.4	62.3
2014	317	25.9	12.2	66.9
2015	291	24.0	12.1	62.9
2016	301	23.0	13.0	65.1
2017	310	22.5	13.7	27.1
2018	313	23.5	13.2	33.5
2019	317	26.1	12.1	63.7
2020	312	25.8	12.0	71.2
2021	295	27.0	10.9	53.9
2022	309	29.9	10.3	58.9
2023	321	26.1	12.2	70.1
2024	307	22.5	13.6	63.8

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 Bismarck Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,144 (13.0%)	$7,687 (87.0%)	$8,831

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bismarck 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 22^nd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 60^th of 330 Middle schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Bismarck Middle School)	85.7	74.2	11.5%
5th Grade English (Bismarck School District)	85.7	74.2	11.5%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Bismarck Middle School)	79.2	45.4	33.8%
5th Grade Math (Bismarck School District)	79.2	45.4	33.8%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Bismarck Middle School)	62.4	36.4	26%
5th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)	62.4	36.4	26%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Bismarck Middle School)	50.7	33.3	17.4%
5th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)	50.7	33.3	17.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Bismarck Middle School)	86.6	69.7	16.9%
6th Grade English (Bismarck School District)	86.6	69.7	16.9%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bismarck Middle School)	73.3	38.4	34.9%
6th Grade Math (Bismarck School District)	73.3	38.4	34.9%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bismarck Middle School)	58.7	39.4	19.3%
6th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)	58.7	39.4	19.3%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bismarck Middle School)	50.7	46.4	4.3%
6th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)	50.7	46.4	4.3%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Bismarck Middle School)	91.3	81.9	9.4%
7th Grade English (Bismarck School District)	91.3	81.9	9.4%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Bismarck Middle School)	75	54.6	20.4%
7th Grade Math (Bismarck School District)	75	54.6	20.4%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Bismarck Middle School)	61.3	50.7	10.6%
7th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)	61.3	50.7	10.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Bismarck Middle School)	46.3	41.6	4.7%
7th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)	46.3	41.6	4.7%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Bismarck Middle School)	91.1	91.6	0.5%
8th Grade English (Bismarck School District)	91.1	91.6	0.5%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Bismarck Middle School)	78.5	71.1	7.4%
8th Grade Math (Bismarck School District)	78.5	71.1	7.4%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Bismarck Middle School)	67	61.4	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Bismarck School District)	67	61.4	5.6%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Bismarck Middle School)	67.1	67.5	0.4%
8th Grade Reading (Bismarck School District)	67.1	67.5	0.4%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	321	1.3%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	21	20	4.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	284	292	2.8%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.7%	70.1%	6.4%

Schools Near Bismarck Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Science (2024)					ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bismarck Middle School	Public	5-8	11636 Hwy 84	Bismarck	71929	Hot Spring County	Bismarck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 865-4888	307	23	13.6	63.8%	279 (90.9%)	4 (1.3%)	17 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	62.5	95^th of 335 public middle schools	71.6%		76.2	60^th of 330 public middle schools	81.8%	35	39.2	18.2	43.0	49.4		38.4	41.9	18.2	39.8	49.4		38.1	50.0	15.1	40.9	53.6	39.8	71.4		71.4	60.8	30.3	37.6	46.8	43.9			$8,831	$1,144	$7,687
Lake Hamilton Middle School	Public	6-7	120 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-3355	620	33	19.0	65.2%	470 (75.8%)	29 (4.7%)	77 (12.4%)	7 (1.1%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.7%)	64.3	90^th of 335 public middle schools	73.1%		66.9	93^rd of 330 public middle schools	71.8%	3		35.8	34.9			35.3		35.7	37.1			36.4		37.1	35.8		36.5					45.6	43.7		44.6			$8,400	$1,142	$7,258
Hot Springs Junior Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	7-9	701 Main St	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 624-5228	795	59	13.5	100.0%	227 (28.6%)	296 (37.2%)	178 (22.4%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (10.6%)	32.1	238^th of 335 public middle schools	29.0%		27.5	261^st of 330 public middle schools	20.9%	23			21.5	25.6	23.7	23.6			24.1	26.2	26.3	25.6			22.6	13.2	18.5	58.7	6.4	18.1			26.8	27.3	27.1	70.0	70.0	$11,347	$2,448	$8,899
Goza Middle School	Public	6-8	140 Badger Lane	Arkadelphia	71923	Clark County	Arkadelphia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 246-4291	434	34	12.7	62.7%	215 (49.5%)	157 (36.2%)	29 (6.7%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	50.4	153^rd of 335 public middle schools	54.3%		48.1	186^th of 330 public middle schools	43.6%	33		27.2	30.2	38.9		31.7		27.2	31.4	42.9		33.4		36.8	33.4	23.8	32.5	78.9		78.9		25.1	26.9	41.3	30.6			$11,211	$1,324	$9,887
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	7-8	2839 Malvern Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Lakeside School Dist(Garland)	No	No	No	No	(501) 770-1120	556	40	13.9	45.0%	402 (72.3%)	45 (8.1%)	59 (10.6%)	13 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)	83.7	33^rd of 335 public middle schools	90.1%		83.6	33^rd of 330 public middle schools	90.0%				39.3	42.7		40.9			41.5	45.1		43.1			59.3	47.2	55.2	72.8		72.8			51.0	52.4	51.7
Lakeside Middle School	Public	5-6	1110 S Lakeshore Dr	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Lakeside School Dist(Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-6244	546	33	16.5	48.7%	397 (72.7%)	40 (7.3%)	60 (11.0%)	14 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.7%)								(n/a)	34.0	51.8				42.9	35.7	50.6				43.2	46.9	68.1			57.5				26.2	45.4			35.8			$8,076	$889	$7,187

Frequently Asked Questions about Bismarck Middle School

How many students attend Bismarck Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Bismarck Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Bismarck Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bismarck Middle School usually go on to attend Bismarck High School

Is Bismarck Middle School a good school?

Bismarck Middle School ranks 95^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bismarck Middle School?

Students at Bismarck Middle School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Bismarck Middle School in?

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