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Bergman Elementary School vs. Forest Heights Elementary School

Should you attend Bergman Elementary School or Forest Heights Elementary 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.

School Overview

School
Bergman Elementary School
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Forest Heights Elementary School
1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Bergman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Forest Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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 386 students in grades 1-4, Forest Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
1-4
Total Students
420 students
386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bergman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bergman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bergman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bergman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bergman School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#99 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#138 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bergman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in AR)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bergman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bergman School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bergman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bergman School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bergman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bergman School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrison School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bergman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forest Heights Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
76
-
Grade 1 Students
67
99
Grade 2 Students
89
99
Grade 3 Students
92
101
Grade 4 Students
96
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bergman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bergman School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Forest Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bergman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bergman School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bergman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bergman School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bergman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bergman School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% White
99%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bergman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bergman School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.02
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bergman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bergman School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bergman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bergman School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bergman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bergman School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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