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Batesville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,469 students in Batesville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Batesville School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
3,469 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Batesville 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
956 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
14%
# Black Students
171 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
5%
19%
# White Students
2,140 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
129 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
306
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
221
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
252
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
283
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
245
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
243
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,253 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,497
$12,914
Spending / Student
$10,253
$12,826
Best Batesville School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Rock Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
480 N Main
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Mountain Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Grades: PK-5
| 903 students
Rank: #33.
Batesville Junior High School Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#2 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Batesville High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Rank: #55.
West Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hill St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Batesville School District?
Batesville School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,469 students.
What is the rank of Batesville School District?
Batesville School District is ranked #130 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Batesville School District?
62% of Batesville School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Batesville School District?
Batesville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Batesville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,253 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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