Serving 239 students in grades 6, Hot Springs Intermediate 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 was 45% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
30%
19%
White
33%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
9%
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs Intermediate School?
239 students attend Hot Springs Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Hot Springs Intermediate School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs Intermediate School?
Hot Springs Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hot Springs Intermediate School offer ?
Hot Springs Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Hot Springs Intermediate School part of?
Hot Springs Intermediate School is part of Hot Springs School District.
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