Bismarck Middle School

Bismarck Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8
11636 Highway 84,  Bismarck, AR
Bismarck School District
3.0
307 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ellen Coleman
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
39.5%
Science
43.7%
English
79.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
87.3%
Hispanic
9.4%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
<1%
Asian
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Niche Standout MS in Arkansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/19/2025
My children have gone to Bismarck since kindergarten and we are so proud to be part of such an amazing community and school district. Bismarck Middle School has wonderful teachers and administration. Proud to be a Lion!!!
1.0 parent
4/23/2024
Bismarck Middle is a joke, the principal harasses students, put parents down, threatens parents who dont agree with him, teachers scream at students, teachers spread gossip and put those with special needs down by mocking their disabilities asking if they could get any more stupid-er. Teaching here...
1.0 parent
7/14/2023
My son went to school all through elementary and it was fantastic. But the new gangster principal at the middle school is running the school like a “locked up” tv show.
5.0 parent
5/10/2011
Small class sizes, caring teachers, an outstanding principal, outstanding curriculum, and the beautiful lakeside community of Bismarck make this THE choice school to send your middle school child. It is consistently in the top schools for Benchmark scores, the superintendent is a super smart busines...

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Bismarck Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Bismarck, AR and is served by the Bismarck School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 307 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Bismarck Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bismarck High School, Bismarck Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Bismarck has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bismarck Middle School.

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