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#387 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 37% in state
Bald Knob Middle School
Middle School · Bald Knob School District · Bald Knob, AR
A middle school in Bald Knob, AR where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
103 W PARK ST, Bald Knob, AR 72010
- Math 48% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bald Knob Middle School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bald Knob Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bald Knob), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,772
Median home value
$124,100
Median rent
$729/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Bald Knob School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bald Knob Middle School is listed in BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bald Knob Middle School
Bald Knob Middle School is a public middle school in Bald Knob, AR, part of Bald Knob School District, serving approximately 248 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bald Knob Middle School
What grades does Bald Knob Middle School serve?
Bald Knob Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bald Knob Middle School?
Bald Knob Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bald Knob Middle School rank in AR?
Bald Knob Middle School ranks #387 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bald Knob Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bald Knob Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bald Knob Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bald Knob Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bald Knob Middle School a charter school?
No, Bald Knob Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bald Knob Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bald Knob Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bald Knob Middle School?
63.7% of students at Bald Knob Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (501) 724-5652
- Area population (ZIP 72010)
- 5,283
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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