Hackler Intermediate School

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Hackler Intermediate School ranks 163 rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hackler Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, part of the Mountain Home School District. With 830 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.5, Hackler consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels.

Hackler Intermediate School's strong performance is evident in its test scores, which exceed the state averages in English Language Arts (38.9% vs. 33.8%), Reading (39.4% vs. 34.1%), and Mathematics (48.2% vs. 36.4%). The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 30% of Arkansas elementary schools in recent years, including a 4-star rating in 2020-2021. However, its ranking has declined slightly in more recent years, from 123 out of 496 schools to 163 out of 497 schools, suggesting other schools in the state may be improving at a faster pace.

Hackler Intermediate School serves a population with a higher level of economic need, with 45.9% to 56.2% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This is higher than the state average, and may require the school to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its student body. When compared to nearby schools, such as Yellville-Summit Elementary School, Hackler generally outperforms them in academic achievement, though Yellville-Summit has higher proficiency rates in some subject areas, like Mathematics (53.3% vs. 48.2% at Hackler).

Detail:

Public 3-5

965 West Rd
Mountain Home, AR 72653

(870) 425-1288

District: Mountain Home School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,662

Students who attend Hackler Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Pinkston Middle School
High:	Mountain Home Career Academies

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 830

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hackler Intermediate School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Hackler Intermediate School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mountain Home School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mountain Home School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hackler Intermediate School is 17.5. 1 elementary schools in the Mountain Home School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hackler Intermediate School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hackler Intermediate School is $7,662, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Mountain Home School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hackler Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mountain Home School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Home School District 90^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hackler Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2013	70.70	128^th	476	73.1%
2014	68.76	132^nd	471	72.0%
2015	52.33	203^rd	466	56.4%
2016	59.40	188^th	494	61.9%
2017	63.11	165^th	485	66.0%
2018	70.65	131^st	480	72.7%
2019	70.45	127^th	488	74.0%
2021	72.09	123^rd	496	75.2%
2022	70.33	128^th	487	73.7%
2023	68.56	151^st	492	69.3%
2024	66.03	163^rd	497	67.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hackler Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	857	0	2	28	1	0	31	919
2012	846	3	3	35	3	0	28	918
2013	842	4	6	40	1	0	31	924
2014	834	1	8	41	4	3	28	919
2015	819	1	6	40	7	4	38	915
2016	833	2	3	36	7	3	35	919
2017	823	3	3	41	5	2	37	914
2018	804	4	6	49	3	1	26	893
2019	812	2	6	40	3	1	26	890
2020	818	1	3	33	2	0	21	878
2021	784	1	4	30	2	0	22	843
2022	774	2	9	33	2	0	27	847
2023	754	2	12	30	4	0	28	830

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hackler Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	919	53.8	17.0	55.7
2012	918	53.4	17.1	54.7
2013	924	52.4	17.6	56.1
2014	919	55.1	16.6	56.6
2015	915	56.0	16.3	55.6
2016	919	57.0	16.1	54.7
2017	914	51.8	17.6	24.1
2018	893	52.1	17.1	25.4
2019	890	49.6	17.9	53.1
2020	878	49.7	17.6	55.4
2021	843	49.4	17.0	51.1
2022	847	49.6	17.0	56.2
2023	830	47.2	17.5	45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hackler Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	919	53.8	17.0	55.7
2012	918	53.4	17.1	54.7
2013	924	52.4	17.6	56.1
2014	919	55.1	16.6	56.6
2015	915	56.0	16.3	55.6
2016	919	57.0	16.1	54.7
2017	914	51.8	17.6	24.1
2018	893	52.1	17.1	25.4
2019	890	49.6	17.9	53.1
2020	878	49.7	17.6	55.4
2021	843	49.4	17.0	51.1
2022	847	49.6	17.0	56.2
2023	830	47.2	17.5	45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hackler Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,320 (17.2%)	$6,342 (82.8%)	$7,662

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hackler Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 151^st of 492 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Hackler Intermediate School)	72.3	64.3	8%
3rd Grade English (Mountain Home School District)	72.3	64.3	8%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Hackler Intermediate School)	70.8	61.9	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Mountain Home School District)	70.8	61.9	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Hackler Intermediate School)	49.3	45.3	4%
3rd Grade Science (Mountain Home School District)	49.3	45.3	4%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Hackler Intermediate School)	47.8	37.3	10.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mountain Home School District)	47.8	37.3	10.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Hackler Intermediate School)	80.7	67.3	13.4%
4th Grade English (Mountain Home School District)	80.7	67.3	13.4%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Hackler Intermediate School)	56.9	54	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Mountain Home School District)	56.9	54	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Hackler Intermediate School)	54.4	43.2	11.2%
4th Grade Science (Mountain Home School District)	54.4	43.2	11.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hackler Intermediate School)	57.9	44.3	13.6%
4th Grade Reading (Mountain Home School District)	57.9	44.3	13.6%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Hackler Intermediate School)	74.1	73.5	0.6%
5th Grade English (Mountain Home School District)	74.1	73.5	0.6%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Hackler Intermediate School)	55.7	52.5	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Mountain Home School District)	55.7	52.5	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Hackler Intermediate School)	48.4	44.1	4.3%
5th Grade Science (Mountain Home School District)	48.4	44.1	4.3%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Hackler Intermediate School)	47.8	43	4.8%
5th Grade Reading (Mountain Home School District)	47.8	43	4.8%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	890	830	6.7%
African American	2	2
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	6	12	100%
Hispanic	40	30	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	812	754	7.1%
Two or More Races	26	28	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	45.9%	7.2%

Schools Near Hackler Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hackler Intermediate School	Public	3-5	965 West Rd	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1288	830	47	17.5	45.9%	754 (90.8%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (3.6%)	12 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.4%)	66	163^rd of 497 public elementary schools	67.2%		68.6	151^st of 492 public elementary schools	69.3%	12	33.1	40.9	42.8		38.9	35.2	40.9	42.1		39.4	41.9	48.0	54.7		48.2	37.7	39.9	41.1		39.6	$7,662	$1,320	$6,342
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary	Public	1-2	618 N College St	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1251	552	34	16.4	49.1%	506 (91.7%)	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.9%)								(n/a)																					$8,744	$1,568	$7,176
Mountain Home Kindergarten	Public	K	1310 Post Oak Rd	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1256	337	16	21.0	54.0%	308 (91.4%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.0%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)																					$10,368	$2,524	$7,844
Amanda Gist Elementary School	Public	K-6	152 Lucille St	Cotter	72626	Baxter County	Cotter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 435-6655	397	30	13.4	100.0%	383 (96.5%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75.2	107^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.5%		76.6	105^th of 492 public elementary schools	78.7%	2	38.4	57.5	47.0	38.5	44.7	38.3	57.5	55.1	38.5	46.7	46.7	51.1	42.9	51.9	48.1	40.0	55.3	44.9	38.5	44.3	$8,560	$1,413	$7,148
Flippin Elementary School	Public	K-4	209 Alford St	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-8860	405	30	13.5	100.0%	381 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	52.3	243^rd of 497 public elementary schools	51.1%		54.4	239^th of 492 public elementary schools	51.4%	4	42.0	26.7			33.6	42.0	31.6			36.3	38.0	20.0			28.2	40.0	45.0			42.8	$10,367	$2,748	$7,619
Norfork Elementary School	Public	K-6	161 Mildred Simpson Dr	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-7192	253	18	13.7	66.0%	248 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	84.5	54^th of 497 public elementary schools	89.1%		63.9	178^th of 492 public elementary schools	63.8%	124	50.0	53.0	63.7	56.7	55.4	54.6	52.9	57.6	59.4	56.1	43.1	47.0	45.4	45.9	45.2	47.7	41.2	57.6	51.3	49.4	$10,793	$1,628	$9,165
Yellville-Summit Elementary School	Public	K-4	1124 N Panther Ave	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville-Summit School District.	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 449-4244	399	21	19.0	95.2%	382 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	66.6	157^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.4%		43.1	317^th of 492 public elementary schools	35.6%	160	32.9	35.0			33.9	34.2	40.0			36.8	61.6	43.3			53.3	52.0	45.0			48.8	$8,574	$1,678	$6,897

Frequently Asked Questions about Hackler Intermediate School

Is Hackler Intermediate School a good school?

Hackler Intermediate School ranks 163^rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hackler Intermediate School?

Students at Hackler Intermediate School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Hackler Intermediate School in?

Mountain Home School District

What schools do graduates of Hackler Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Hackler Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pinkston Middle School
High : Mountain Home Career Academies

How many students attend Hackler Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 830 students attended Hackler Intermediate School.

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