Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

Summary:

Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is a public charter middle school serving 429 students in grades 5-8 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, which is part of the Fountain Lake School District.

Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and algebra. In 2023-2024, 38.5% of students were proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.4%, and 64.3% were proficient or better in ATLAS/Algebra, significantly higher than the state's 26.8%. The school has maintained a strong ranking among Arkansas middle schools, placing in the top quarter for most years, and has received 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.7 to 11.4, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy provides a more personalized learning environment compared to many nearby schools.

While Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy outperforms nearby schools like Malvern Middle School and Wilson Intermediate School, which are part of the lower-ranked Malvern School District, the school also serves a population with a significant percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 44.06% to 49.4% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. Despite this challenge, Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy has maintained its consistent academic success, suggesting the school has been able to effectively support its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901

(501) 701-1730

District: Fountain Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,891

Students who attend Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy usually attend:

High:

Fountain Lake Charter High School

Feeder schools for Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy:

Elementary:

Fountain Lake Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy ranks better than 60% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is $8,891.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy 134^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy in the ranking list.)

Fountain Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fountain Lake School District 65^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2017	77.21	41^st	315	87.0%
2018	72.77	69^th	318	78.3%
2019	66.98	97^th	319	69.6%
2021	69.58	79^th	330	76.1%
2022	69.09	84^th	318	73.6%
2023	62.35	114^th	330	65.5%
2024	54.44	134^th	335	60.0%

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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 Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	370	6	1	22	1	22	422
2016	372	5	1	25	0	27	430
2017	372	2	2	38	0	27	441
2018	364	3	2	31	2	22	424
2019	358	3	1	30	2	17	411
2020	346	2	1	40	4	19	412
2021	356	1	0	37	4	19	417
2022	357	3	0	45	1	18	424
2023	362	1	1	45	1	19	429
2024	346	3	2	38	0	16	405

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	422	35.0	12.0	56.2
2016	430	34.0	12.6	58.1
2017	441	34.9	12.6	28.6
2018	424	34.3	12.3	31.8
2019	411	36.7	11.1	54.5
2020	412	33.3	12.3	51
2021	417	36.2	11.4	49.4
2022	424	38.1	11.1	46
2023	429	39.8	10.7	44.1
2024	405	33.8	11.9	54.3

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 Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	422	35.0	12.0	56.2
2016	430	34.0	12.6	58.1
2017	441	34.9	12.6	28.6
2018	424	34.3	12.3	31.8
2019	411	36.7	11.1	54.5
2020	412	33.3	12.3	51
2021	417	36.2	11.4	49.4
2022	424	38.1	11.1	46
2023	429	39.8	10.7	44.1
2024	405	33.8	11.9	54.3

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 Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,067 (12.0%)	$7,824 (88.0%)	$8,891

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

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 97^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 114^th of 330 Middle schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	78.6	72.1	6.5%
5th Grade English (Fountain Lake School District)	78.6	72.1	6.5%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	57.1	31.8	25.3%
5th Grade Math (Fountain Lake School District)	57.1	31.8	25.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	46	40.4	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Fountain Lake School District)	46	40.4	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	43.9	38.5	5.4%
5th Grade Reading (Fountain Lake School District)	43.9	38.5	5.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	85.9	65.7	20.2%
6th Grade English (Fountain Lake School District)	85.9	65.7	20.2%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	57.6	30.3	27.3%
6th Grade Math (Fountain Lake School District)	57.6	30.3	27.3%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	55.6	30.3	25.3%
6th Grade Science (Fountain Lake School District)	55.6	30.3	25.3%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	39.4	34.4	5%
6th Grade Reading (Fountain Lake School District)	39.4	34.4	5%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	93.1	83	10.1%
7th Grade English (Fountain Lake School District)	93.1	83	10.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	58.6	46.2	12.4%
7th Grade Math (Fountain Lake School District)	58.6	46.2	12.4%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	49.4	46.2	3.2%
7th Grade Science (Fountain Lake School District)	49.4	46.2	3.2%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	28.7	34.9	6.2%
7th Grade Reading (Fountain Lake School District)	28.7	34.9	6.2%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	79.3	80	0.7%
8th Grade English (Fountain Lake School District)	79.3	80	0.7%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	62.8	42.9	19.9%
8th Grade Math (Fountain Lake School District)	62.8	42.9	19.9%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	45.5	45.7	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Fountain Lake School District)	45.5	45.7	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy)	51.2	62.9	11.7%
8th Grade Reading (Fountain Lake School District)	51.2	62.9	11.7%
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	411	429	4.4%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	30	45	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	358	362	1.1%
Two or More Races	17	19	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.5%	44.1%	10.4%

Schools Near Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

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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)					ATLAS Biology (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 9th 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 9th 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 9th 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	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	4207 Park Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Fountain Lake School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 701-1730	405	34	11.9	54.3%	346 (85.4%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (9.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	54.4	134^th of 335 public middle schools	60.0%		62.3	114^th of 330 public middle schools	65.5%	20	33.0	29.8	28.5	38.4		32.5	32.6	28.8	26.3	39.4		32.0	40.9	34.0	37.9	42.1	38.5	64.3		64.3	33.7	23.7	35.8	42.3	34.0			$8,891	$1,067	$7,824
Lakeside Middle School	Public	5-6	1110 S Lakeshore Dr	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Lakeside School Dist(Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-6244	546	33	16.5	48.7%	397 (72.7%)	40 (7.3%)	60 (11.0%)	14 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.7%)								(n/a)	34.0	51.8				42.9	35.7	50.6				43.2	46.9	68.1			57.5				26.2	45.4			35.8			$8,076	$889	$7,187
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	7-8	2839 Malvern Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Lakeside School Dist(Garland)	No	No	No	No	(501) 770-1120	556	40	13.9	45.0%	402 (72.3%)	45 (8.1%)	59 (10.6%)	13 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)	83.7	33^rd of 335 public middle schools	90.1%		83.6	33^rd of 330 public middle schools	90.0%				39.3	42.7		40.9			41.5	45.1		43.1			59.3	47.2	55.2	72.8		72.8			51.0	52.4	51.7
Hot Springs Junior Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	7-9	701 Main St	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 624-5228	795	59	13.5	100.0%	227 (28.6%)	296 (37.2%)	178 (22.4%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (10.6%)	32.1	238^th of 335 public middle schools	29.0%		27.5	261^st of 330 public middle schools	20.9%	23			21.5	25.6	23.7	23.6			24.1	26.2	26.3	25.6			22.6	13.2	18.5	58.7	6.4	18.1			26.8	27.3	27.1	70.0	70.0	$11,347	$2,448	$8,899
Jessieville Middle School	Public	6-8	7900 N Hwy 7	Jessieville	71949	Garland County	Jessieville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 984-5610	175	14	12.1	98.3%	152 (86.9%)	3 (1.7%)	9 (5.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.7%)	59	110^th of 335 public middle schools	67.2%		53.2	165^th of 330 public middle schools	50.0%	55		46.0	22.6	40.3		35.6		46.0	22.5	43.5		36.8		36.0	25.8	25.6	29.0	36.8		36.8		50.0	35.5	41.9	41.9			$10,354	$1,799	$8,554
Lake Hamilton Middle School	Public	6-7	120 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-3355	620	33	19.0	65.2%	470 (75.8%)	29 (4.7%)	77 (12.4%)	7 (1.1%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.7%)	64.3	90^th of 335 public middle schools	73.1%		66.9	93^rd of 330 public middle schools	71.8%	3		35.8	34.9			35.3		35.7	37.1			36.4		37.1	35.8		36.5					45.6	43.7		44.6			$8,400	$1,142	$7,258
Wilson Intermediate School	Public	5-6	614 W Moline St	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 332-6452	283	16	17.6	83.0%	123 (43.5%)	77 (27.2%)	38 (13.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (15.2%)								(n/a)	27.1	27.8				27.5	29.2	30.4				29.7	15.2	18.0			16.5				21.2	21.3			21.2			$9,918	$1,457	$8,461
Glen Rose Middle School	Public	5-8	14334 Hwy 67	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Glen Rose School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-3694	327	22	15.0	55.7%	300 (91.7%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	44.6	189^th of 335 public middle schools	43.6%		47.2	189^th of 330 public middle schools	42.7%		26.0	25.4	19.7	30.4		25.4	27.3	27.0	22.1	32.6		27.3	28.6	39.7	39.5	26.4	33.7	71.4		71.4	28.6	27.0	30.2	34.8	30.5			$7,040	$353	$6,687
Malvern Middle School	Public	7-8	1910 Sulton St	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-7530	287	26	11.1	80.1%	140 (48.8%)	75 (26.1%)	34 (11.8%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.8%)	29.5	254^th of 335 public middle schools	24.2%		23.4	274^th of 330 public middle schools	17.0%	20			20.0	20.5		20.2			24.3	18.1		21.2			30.6	13.0	22.8	63.4		63.4			31.4	21.0	26.1			$11,853	$1,488	$10,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy

What is the racial makeup of Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy?

Students at Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy attend?

Students who attend Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy usually go on to attend Fountain Lake Charter High School

Is Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy a good school?

Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy ranks 134^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy.

What district is Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy in?

Fountain Lake School District

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