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#776 of 1,036 schools in AR

Hamburg Middle School

Middle School · Hamburg School District · Hamburg, AR

A middle school in Hamburg, AR where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1109 CUB DR, Hamburg, AR 71646

  • Math 32% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs AR 34% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$11,386
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Hamburg Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
34%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hamburg 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamburg), 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

$38,707

Median home value

$91,700

Median rent

$638/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

27.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Hamburg School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$11,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamburg Middle School is listed in HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamburg Middle School

Hamburg Middle School is a public middle school in Hamburg, AR, part of Hamburg School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamburg Middle School

What grades does Hamburg Middle School serve?

Hamburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hamburg Middle School?

Hamburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamburg Middle School rank in AR?

Hamburg Middle School ranks #776 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Hamburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Hamburg Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamburg Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hamburg Middle School a charter school?

No, Hamburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hamburg Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hamburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamburg Middle School?

68.3% of students at Hamburg 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
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ashley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 71646)
6,683
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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 71646; 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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