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Fountain Lake Middle School

Q: Is Fountain Lake Middle School a good school?

Fountain Lake Middle School ranks 227 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

227^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 31% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Fountain Lake Middle School in Hot Springs, AR, serves 389 students in grades 5 through 8 and is part of the Fountain Lake School District, which has a 2-star rating. The school stands out for its exceptionally strong Algebra program, with 60.7% of students scoring proficient on the ATLAS exam—far exceeding the state average of 36.9% and nearby schools like Malvern Middle School (25.9%) and Hot Springs Junior Academy (24.7%). However, this success contrasts with overall math proficiency of 37.3%, which is below the state average of 44.1%, suggesting a strong focus on advanced students while general math instruction may need improvement.

Fountain Lake offers a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, creating a more intimate learning environment than many peers, such as Wilson Intermediate School (17:1) and Lake Hamilton Middle School (16.4:1). Yet the school has experienced a notable decline over the past decade, dropping from a top-tier ranking in the 87th percentile in 2016-2017 to the 31st percentile in 2025-2026. This contrasts with nearby Lakeside Junior High School, which has maintained a ranking in the 88th-90th percentile. Grade-level performance is inconsistent—7th grade math outperforms the state, but 6th grade math lags significantly—pointing to potential curriculum or transition challenges.

The school's rising free/reduced lunch rate, now nearly 55%, correlates with its declining test scores, reflecting increasing economic challenges. Despite having the lowest per-student spending among comparison schools at $8,891, Fountain Lake's performance is not the worst in the area, suggesting efficient operations. However, limited funding may hinder efforts to reverse the downward trend, especially as student needs grow. For parents, Fountain Lake offers a strong Algebra program and small class sizes, but they should be aware of the school's overall decline and inconsistent grade-level performance compared to area leaders like Lakeside Middle School.

389

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

54.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4207 Park Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901

(501) 701-1700

District: Fountain Lake School District

Students who attend Fountain Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fountain Lake Charter High School

Feeder schools for Fountain Lake Middle School:

Elementary:

Fountain Lake Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2017 → 31st in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (33% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 56 percentile points since 2017

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg36%

Arkansas avg41%

227^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 56 pts since 2017

From top 13% (2017) to bottom 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

156^th of 251Fountain Lake School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	227 of 327	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.4	134 of 335	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	114 of 330	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.1	84 of 318	73.6%	★★★★☆
2021	69.6	79 of 330	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.0	97 of 319	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.8	69 of 318	78.3%	★★★★☆
2017	77.2	41 of 315	87.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra61%+24 vs state

Mathematics37%-7 vs state

Science34%-10 vs state

Reading31%-9 vs state

English Language Arts29%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)						ATLAS Reading (2026)						ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)					ATLAS Biology (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Public	5-8	4207 Park Avenue	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Fountain Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 701-1700	389	35	10.9	54.8%	339 (87.1%)	5 (1.3%)	34 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	35.7	227^th of 327 public middle schools	30.6%					(n/a)	33.4	29.7	22.1	30.4		29.0	32.4	33.0	27.4	32.3		31.3	36.3	25.3	52.6	33.8	37.3	60.7		60.7	32.4	27.5	42.6	34.3	34.2
Hot Springs Junior Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	7-9	120 Chestnut	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 624-5228	803	56	14.4	99.9%	241 (30.0%)	278 (34.6%)	193 (24.0%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (10.6%)	33	236^th of 327 public middle schools	27.8%		27.5	246^th of 324 public middle schools	24.1%	10			29.7	27.5	29.9	29.0			32.3	33.2	34.7	33.3			30.2	27.4	28.8	69.3	15.8	24.7			32.8	31.4	32.2	72.2	72.2	$13,080	$2,561	$10,518
Lakeside Middle School	Public	5-6	2923 Malvern Avenue	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-6244	546	33	16.3	44.7%	390 (71.4%)	42 (7.7%)	58 (10.6%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	38 (7.0%)								(n/a)	48.5	55.3				51.9	50.0	54.1				52.1	63.8	79.4			71.4				55.3	49.8			52.6			$10,867	$675	$10,192
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	7-8	2839 Malvern Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	No	(501) 770-1120	581	37	15.6	47.3%	409 (70.4%)	39 (6.7%)	68 (11.7%)	17 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.9%)	79.8	39^th of 327 public middle schools	88.1%		82.2	37^th of 324 public middle schools	88.6%	2			42.5	47.7		45.0			43.5	50.9		47.0			62.2	45.8	56.4	90.2		90.2			53.8	60.2	56.9			$9,518	$702	$8,816
Jessieville Middle School	Public	6-8	7900 N Highway 7	Jessieville	71949	Garland County	Jessieville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 984-5610	182	13	13.9	98.4%	159 (87.4%)	4 (2.2%)	10 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	68.8	89^th of 327 public middle schools	72.8%		58.7	123^rd of 324 public middle schools	62.0%	34		44.2	42.8	43.4		43.5		48.1	42.9	49.1		46.6		36.5	51.8	21.6	38.6	87.6		87.6		52.0	57.1	56.6	55.3			$14,158	$2,363	$11,795
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	633	38	16.4	66.5%	461 (72.8%)	34 (5.4%)	84 (13.3%)	7 (1.1%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.2%)	77	47^th of 327 public middle schools	85.6%		61.3	109^th of 324 public middle schools	66.4%	62		49.3	48.1			48.7		50.7	48.4			49.4		49.3	47.7		48.4					55.9	59.8		57.9			$11,402	$1,478	$9,924
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	272	16	17.0	78.3%	127 (46.7%)	67 (24.6%)	33 (12.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (15.4%)								(n/a)	29.8	30.0				29.9	33.8	30.0				32.1	31.8	18.5			25.7				29.8	33.8			31.7			$13,693	$3,240	$10,453
Malvern Middle School	Public	7-8	339 E Donnelly	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 332-7530	264	28	9.3	76.9%	108 (40.9%)	72 (27.3%)	38 (14.4%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (14.8%)	25.6	263^rd of 327 public middle schools	19.6%		40.2	210^th of 324 public middle schools	35.2%	53			24.8	30.5		27.5			28.5	36.5		32.2			29.2	14.3	23.2	25.9		25.9			26.2	24.5	25.5			$15,859	$2,552	$13,308

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Lake Middle School

How many students attend Fountain Lake Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 389 students attended Fountain Lake Middle School.

Is Fountain Lake Middle School a good school?

Fountain Lake Middle School ranks 227^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Fountain Lake Middle School?

Students at Fountain Lake Middle School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Fountain Lake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fountain Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Fountain Lake Charter High School

What district is Fountain Lake Middle School in?

Fountain Lake School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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