Bergman Elementary School vs. Valley Springs Elem. School
Should you attend Bergman Elementary School or Valley Springs Elem. School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Bergman Elementary School in Bergman, AR serves 420 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than similar local schools like Valley Springs Elementary (1:15).
Math proficiency at the school ranges between 60–64%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Bergman School District average of 51%.
Reading proficiency is 50–54%, placing it higher than the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 58%.
Science proficiency at Bergman Elementary is 50–54%, which is higher than the state average of 36% and ranks in the top 10% statewide.
The overall school ranking declined from #4 in 2012 to #99 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in comparative performance over the last decade.
Enrollment increased from 359 students in 2006 to 515 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio rose from 18:1 to 20:1 during the same period.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased significantly from 16% in 2017 to 48% in 2023, reflecting changes in the school's socioeconomic composition.
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Valley Springs Elem. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
420 students
305 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 989 schools in AR (Top 20%)
#121 out of 989 schools in AR (Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
(Top 20% in AR)
65-69%
(Top 10% in AR)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
58
Grade 1 Students
67
64
Grade 2 Students
89
61
Grade 3 Students
92
61
Grade 4 Students
96
61
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
99%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.12
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
