Summary:
In zip code 72010, there is one middle school, Bald Knob Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 216 students in the Bald Knob area of Arkansas.
Bald Knob Middle School is part of the Bald Knob School District, which holds a 2-star rating and ranks 143rd out of 251 districts in the state. The school itself has a 2-star rating and ranks 185th out of 327 middle schools in Arkansas. A standout strength is mathematics, particularly Algebra, where 80% of students scored proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—more than double the state average of 36.9%. Overall math proficiency (44.9%) also slightly exceeds the state average (44.1%). However, the school struggles significantly in English Language Arts (31.1% proficient vs. 39.4% state) and Reading (35.5% vs. 40.4%), indicating a clear need for literacy support. Science proficiency (38.2%) also falls below the state average (44%).
Performance varies notably by grade level. Seventh graders are the strongest, outperforming state averages in Reading, Math, and Science. In contrast, sixth graders lag behind, particularly in ELA (24% vs. 40.8% state) and Science (28.2% vs. 42.5% state), suggesting a challenging transition year. The school has a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio and spends $12,473 per student, yet overall academic outcomes remain below state averages in most subjects. The school’s state ranking has been inconsistent, improving from the 37th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 54th percentile in 2024-2025, then dropping to the 43rd percentile in 2025-2026. With 57.87% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a majority low-income population, making its strong math performance particularly noteworthy.
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