Bald Knob Middle School
Tel:
(501) 724-5652
Bald Knob Middle School serves 259 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bald Knob Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Bald Knob Middle School's student population of 259 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bald Knob Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bald Knob Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #712 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 13% |
| Black | 2% | 20% |
| White | 84% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bald Knob School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bald Knob Middle School is Bald Knob High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is White Co. Central High School (7.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is H.l. Lubker Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bald Knob H.l. Lubker Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 524 students
0.0 miles
103 W Park St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3714 0.0 PK-5 524 - Bald Knob Bald Knob High School Grades: 9-12 | 389 students
0.9 miles
901 N Hickory St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3843 0.9 9-12 389 - Judsonia Judsonia Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 351 students
4.5 miles
1004 Boardman
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-5196 4.5 PK-6 351 - Judsonia White Co. Central Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 448 students
7.7 miles
3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-4292 7.7 PK-6 448 - Judsonia White Co. Central High School Grades: 7-12 | 314 students
7.7 miles
3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3947 7.7 7-12 314
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