Top Rankings
Bergman School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,102 students in Bergman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bergman School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,102 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bergman School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 258 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
93%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,064 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,327
$12,976
Spending / Student
$10,064
$12,888
Best Bergman School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Gr: PK-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bergman Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Gr: 5-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Bergman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bergman School District?
Bergman School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,102 students.
What is the rank of Bergman School District?
Bergman School District is ranked #13 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bergman School District?
93% of Bergman School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bergman School District?
Bergman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Bergman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,064 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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