Excellent
#18 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 2% in state
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Middle School · Fountain Lake School District · Hot Springs, AR
A charter middle school in Hot Springs, AR where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4207 PARK AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71901
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy 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 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,724/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), 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
$52,410
Median home value
$173,400
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| New Beginning Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fountain Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is listed in FOUNTAIN LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is a public middle school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Fountain Lake School District, serving approximately 405 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
What grades does Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy serve?
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy?
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy rank in AR?
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy ranks #18 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy a charter school?
Yes, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy a Title I school?
No, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy?
54.3% of students at Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (501) 701-1730
- Area population (ZIP 71901)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 71901; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.