Excellent
#111 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 11% in state
Bergman Middle School
Middle School · Bergman School District · Bergman, AR
A middle school in Bergman, AR where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1, Bergman, AR 72615
- Math 44% vs AR 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs AR 35% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bergman Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bergman 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average499/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bergman School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bergman Middle School is listed in BERGMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bergman Middle School
Bergman Middle School is a public middle school in Bergman, AR, part of Bergman School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Bergman Middle School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bergman Middle School
What grades does Bergman Middle School serve?
Bergman Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bergman Middle School?
Bergman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bergman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bergman Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bergman Middle School rank in AR?
Bergman Middle School ranks #111 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bergman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bergman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Bergman Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bergman Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bergman Middle School a charter school?
No, Bergman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bergman Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bergman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bergman Middle School?
60.0% of students at Bergman 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (870) 741-8557
- Area population (ZIP 72615)
- 33
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 72615; 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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