Fountain Lake High School is a high school in unincorporated Garland County, Arkansas, with a Hot Springs postal address. It is the only high school in the Fountain Lake School District, which also includes a middle school and elementary school on the same site.
Serving 389 students in grades 5-8, Fountain Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fountain Lake Middle School's student population of 389 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fountain Lake Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Lake Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
87%
57%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cobra
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Lake Middle School's ranking?
Fountain Lake Middle School is ranked #385 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Fountain Lake Middle School often compared to?
Fountain Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School, Lake Hamilton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Fountain Lake Middle School?
389 students attend Fountain Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fountain Lake Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fountain Lake Middle School?
Fountain Lake Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fountain Lake Middle School offer ?
Fountain Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fountain Lake Middle School part of?
Fountain Lake Middle School is part of Fountain Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Fountain Lake Middle School located?
Fountain Lake Middle School is located in the Hot Springs National Park neighborhood of Hot Springs Village, AR.
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