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Hot Springs Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 494 students

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3 stars

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Posted February 23, 2009

I love this school! I am enrolled in the IB program and feel that I learned quite a lot in the program in my two years, 7th grade, enrolled here. I would not go to any other school in the Hot Springs area. This school has a very poor reputation, and I agree that some people do not act appropriately, but this is in all schools. The IB is trying to change that reputation and erect the student's behavior. I take much pride in my school and do believe that there is not very much parent involvment, but the students can change that, for the most part, they should be responsible for their own actions. I would never change schools and eill stay in the district.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 18, 2008

i have never sent my child to such a poorly structured learning facility. the teachers have no tolarence for children because of the stressfull conditions in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2007

This school has good academic programs, but I think it should have more parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
24%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 48% 22%
White 41% 67%
Hispanic 9% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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701 Main St
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-5228

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