Summary:
The Bergman School District is home to one middle school, Bergman Middle School, which serves 331 students in grades 5 through 8 in Harrison, Arkansas.
Bergman Middle School is a standout performer, consistently earning 4 or 5-star ratings and ranking in the top 16-20% of Arkansas middle schools over the past three years. The school’s most impressive metric is its 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 67.1%, which is nearly double the state average of 36.2%. English Language Arts (ELA) performance is also strong, with 8th graders achieving a 56.4% proficiency rate, 19.2 points above the state average. Overall, the school outperforms the state in all core subjects, with 2025-2026 proficiency rates of 50.8% in ELA, 50.3% in Reading, 50.5% in Mathematics, and 50.4% in Science. This high achievement is notable given that nearly 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating effective teaching and resource allocation. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 and per-student spending of $10,404.
A key takeaway is the "8th Grade Effect," where older students significantly outperform younger ones, particularly in Math. While 8th-grade Math excels, 6th-grade Math proficiency (42.4%) actually falls below the state average (45.1%), suggesting a need for curriculum improvement in earlier grades. Additionally, a data anomaly shows the school’s Math and Science scores as lower than the district averages, which is impossible since the school is the district for middle school—this likely indicates a reporting error. Overall, Bergman Middle School provides a stable, high-quality education with consistent rankings and strong outcomes, making it a reliable choice for families in the area.
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