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#473 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 46% in state
Hackler Intermediate School
Elementary School · Mountain Home School District · Mountain Home, AR
A Mountain Home School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
965 WEST RD, Mountain Home, AR 72653
- Math 47% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hackler Intermediate School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hackler Intermediate 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,555/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain Home), 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
$48,096
Median home value
$167,100
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72653; 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
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mountain Home School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hackler Intermediate School is listed in MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hackler Intermediate School
Hackler Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Mountain Home, AR, part of Mountain Home School District, serving approximately 869 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hackler Intermediate School
What grades does Hackler Intermediate School serve?
Hackler Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Hackler Intermediate School?
Hackler Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 869 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackler Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackler Intermediate School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hackler Intermediate School rank in AR?
Hackler Intermediate School ranks #473 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Hackler Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hackler Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Hackler Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hackler Intermediate School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Hackler Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Hackler Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hackler Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Hackler Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hackler Intermediate School?
49.8% of students at Hackler Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 869
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Baxter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (870) 425-1288
- Area population (ZIP 72653)
- 28,906
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 52
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 72653; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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