Bergman Middle School

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Bergman Middle School ranks 44 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bergman Middle School is a public middle school located in Harrison, Arkansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 341 students. The school is part of the Bergman School District, which is ranked 7th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bergman Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 7-44 over the past 10 years. The school's students consistently outperform the state averages in ATLAS/ACT Aspire assessments across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bergman Middle School's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts (44.7%) and ATLAS/Mathematics (44.2%) were significantly higher than the state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. Additionally, Bergman Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.0 to 12.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Yellville-Summit Middle School (9.3) and Harrison Middle School (14.8).

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.58% to 64.89% over the past three school years, Bergman Middle School is able to outperform the state averages in academic assessments. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. The school's higher spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year ($8,483) compared to the nearby Valley Springs Middle School ($8,177) and Harrison Middle School ($8,115) may be a contributing factor to its exceptional academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

8949 Hwy 7 N
Harrison, AR 72601

(870) 741-8557

District: Bergman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,483

Students who attend Bergman Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bergman High School

Feeder schools for Bergman Middle School:

Elementary:

Bergman Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 341

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Hispanic:

2.6%

American Indian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bergman Middle School ranks better than 86.9% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), Hispanic (2.6%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bergman Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Bergman Middle School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bergman Middle School is $8,483.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bergman Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bergman Middle School 44^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Bergman Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bergman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bergman School District 7^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bergman Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	80.14	21^st	225	90.7%
2008	84.59	13^th	223	94.2%
2009	85.79	11^th	240	95.4%
2010	84.21	11^th	254	95.7%
2011	84.64	13^th	264	95.1%
2012	83.66	11^th	265	95.8%
2013	83.90	14^th	278	95.0%
2014	87.77	7^th	280	97.5%
2015	83.75	21^st	275	92.4%
2016	90.53	8^th	312	97.4%
2017	80.08	32^nd	315	89.8%
2018	86.69	21^st	318	93.4%
2019	86.96	25^th	319	92.2%
2021	88.15	21^st	330	93.6%
2022	87.67	21^st	318	93.4%
2023	86.79	24^th	330	92.7%
2024	79.14	44^th	335	86.9%

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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 Bergman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	325	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	327
2007	333	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	336
2008	304	2	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	315
2009	300	2	1	6	5	n/a	n/a	314
2010	327	0	0	6	4	4	1	342
2011	336	0	0	9	3	2	1	351
2012	335	1	1	10	6	1	2	356
2013	338	2	1	9	6	2	1	359
2014	322	2	3	5	6	0	2	340
2015	347	1	3	7	4	0	0	362
2016	320	0	1	6	7	0	1	335
2017	313	1	0	4	6	0	1	325
2018	317	2	1	6	7	0	0	333
2019	312	2	0	10	6	1	0	331
2020	303	0	0	13	6	1	0	323
2021	300	3	0	10	5	1	0	319
2022	307	0	1	11	2	0	0	321
2023	328	1	1	9	2	0	0	341

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 Bergman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	327	23.0	14.2	38.8
2007	336	31.0	10.8	45.8
2008	315	32.0	9.8	42.9
2009	314	31.0	10.1	45.5
2010	342	30.7	11.0	45.9
2011	351	26.8	13.0	42.2
2012	356	28.8	12.3	52.5
2013	359	28.3	12.6	52.9
2014	340	27.9	12.1	57.4
2015	362	26.0	13.9	57.7
2016	335	27.0	12.4	58.2
2017	325	26.7	12.1	30.8
2018	333	25.8	12.8	29.7
2019	331	26.9	12.2	63.4
2020	323	26.4	12.2	61.9
2021	319	25.8	12.3	64.9
2022	321	26.7	12.0	62.6
2023	341	28.0	12.1	61.6

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 Bergman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	327	23.0	14.2	38.8
2007	336	31.0	10.8	45.8
2008	315	32.0	9.8	42.9
2009	314	31.0	10.1	45.5
2010	342	30.7	11.0	45.9
2011	351	26.8	13.0	42.2
2012	356	28.8	12.3	52.5
2013	359	28.3	12.6	52.9
2014	340	27.9	12.1	57.4
2015	362	26.0	13.9	57.7
2016	335	27.0	12.4	58.2
2017	325	26.7	12.1	30.8
2018	333	25.8	12.8	29.7
2019	331	26.9	12.2	63.4
2020	323	26.4	12.2	61.9
2021	319	25.8	12.3	64.9
2022	321	26.7	12.0	62.6
2023	341	28.0	12.1	61.6

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 Bergman Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$900 (10.6%)	$7,583 (89.4%)	$8,483

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bergman Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 24^th of 330 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Bergman Middle School)	85.3	82.3	3%
5th Grade English (Bergman School District)	85.3	82.3	3%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Bergman Middle School)	54.9	38.8	16.1%
5th Grade Math (Bergman School District)	54.9	38.8	16.1%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Bergman Middle School)	62.2	48.2	14%
5th Grade Science (Bergman School District)	62.2	48.2	14%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Bergman Middle School)	47.6	50.6	3%
5th Grade Reading (Bergman School District)	47.6	50.6	3%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Bergman Middle School)	90.4	86.3	4.1%
6th Grade English (Bergman School District)	90.4	86.3	4.1%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Bergman Middle School)	69.1	62.6	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Bergman School District)	69.1	62.6	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Bergman Middle School)	63.8	60	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Bergman School District)	63.8	60	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Bergman Middle School)	57.5	54.3	3.2%
6th Grade Reading (Bergman School District)	57.5	54.3	3.2%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Bergman Middle School)	88.4	81.3	7.1%
7th Grade English (Bergman School District)	88.4	81.3	7.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Bergman Middle School)	60.9	47.6	13.3%
7th Grade Math (Bergman School District)	60.9	47.6	13.3%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Bergman Middle School)	69.5	50	19.5%
7th Grade Science (Bergman School District)	69.5	50	19.5%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Bergman Middle School)	56.5	42.5	14%
7th Grade Reading (Bergman School District)	56.5	42.5	14%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Bergman Middle School)	84	87.3	3.3%
8th Grade English (Bergman School District)	84	87.3	3.3%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Bergman Middle School)	62.7	63.3	0.6%
8th Grade Math (Bergman School District)	62.7	63.3	0.6%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Bergman Middle School)	56	58.2	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Bergman School District)	56	58.2	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Bergman Middle School)	65.3	69.6	4.3%
8th Grade Reading (Bergman School District)	65.3	69.6	4.3%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	331	341	3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	10	9	10%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	312	328	5.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	61.6%	1.9%

Schools Near Bergman Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (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 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bergman Middle School	Public	5-8	8949 Hwy 7 N	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Bergman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8557	341	28	12.1	61.6%	328 (96.2%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.1	44^th of 335 public middle schools	86.9%		86.8	24^th of 330 public middle schools	92.7%	20	47.2	48.8	49.4	33.8	44.7	48.7	47.5	48.1	35.1	44.7	41.6	37.5	48.1	49.4	44.2			48.6	47.5	58.2	40.0	48.6	$8,483	$900	$7,583
Harrison Middle School	Public	5-8	1125 Goblin Dr	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Harrison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-9764	830	56	14.8	48.8%	751 (90.5%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (5.8%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.4%)	90.1	20^th of 335 public middle schools	94.0%		91.5	12^th of 330 public middle schools	96.4%	8	46.1	51.7	47.2	49.1	48.5	46.2	53.4	43.8	47.1	47.6	50.2	53.9	68.6	54.5	56.7	84.0	84.0	49.3	55.8	50.8	50.5	51.6	$8,115	$1,034	$7,080
Valley Springs Middle School	Public	5-8	7349 School St	Valley Springs	72682	Boone County	Valley Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 429-8100	235	22	10.7	43.8%	228 (97.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	94.9	12^th of 335 public middle schools	96.4%		89.2	17^th of 330 public middle schools	94.8%	5	53.3	57.7	58.0	48.9	54.8	53.3	61.1	54.8	51.2	55.3	56.0	55.9	62.9	66.6	59.5			48.0	62.7	59.6	51.2	55.2	$8,177	$958	$7,219
Yellville-Summit Middle School	Public	5-8	1124 N. Panther Avenue	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville-Summit School District.	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 449-6533	283	30	9.3	98.9%	272 (96.1%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	75.7	54^th of 335 public middle schools	83.9%					(n/a)	33.8	34.7	41.9	37.0	36.9	32.4	37.7	46.7	41.1	39.5	24.4	43.5	56.0	29.6	39.0	68.5	68.5	41.9	46.4	49.3	49.4	46.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Bergman Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Bergman Middle School?

Students at Bergman Middle School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bergman Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended Bergman Middle School.

What district is Bergman Middle School in?

Bergman School District

What high school do graduates of Bergman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bergman Middle School usually go on to attend Bergman High School

Is Bergman Middle School a good school?

Bergman Middle School ranks 44^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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