For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 674 students in Barton-Lexa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Barton-Lexa School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
674 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Barton-Lexa School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
217 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
32%
19%
# White Students
417 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
48
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,159 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,234 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,159
$12,914
Spending / Student
$17,234
$12,826
Best Barton-Lexa School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-3984
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-3984
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Barton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-6867
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-6867
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barton-Lexa School District?
Barton-Lexa School District manages 2 public schools serving 674 students.
What is the rank of Barton-Lexa School District?
Barton-Lexa School District is ranked #202 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton-Lexa School District?
62% of Barton-Lexa School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barton-Lexa School District?
Barton-Lexa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Barton-Lexa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,234 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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