Serving 430 students in grades 5-8, Fountain Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)76%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)81%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
87%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Fountain Lake Middle School?
430 students attend Fountain Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fountain Lake Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Lake Middle School?
Fountain Lake Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fountain Lake Middle School offer ?
Fountain Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fountain Lake Middle School part of?
Fountain Lake Middle School is part of Fountain Lake School District.
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