Serving 388 students in grades 6-8, Hamburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hamburg Middle School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamburg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamburg Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
16%
19%
White
61%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamburg Middle School's ranking?
Hamburg Middle School is ranked #533 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hamburg Middle School?
388 students attend Hamburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hamburg Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamburg Middle School?
Hamburg Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamburg Middle School offer ?
Hamburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamburg Middle School part of?
Hamburg Middle School is part of Hamburg School District.
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