For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 562 students in Bay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
562 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Bay 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
23 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
4%
19%
# White Students
525 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
93%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
46
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,393 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,306
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,393
$12,826
Best Bay School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3300
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Bay, AR 72411
(870) 781-3297
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay School District?
Bay School District manages 2 public schools serving 562 students.
What is the rank of Bay School District?
Bay School District is ranked #131 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 Bay School District?
93% of Bay School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay School District?
Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,393 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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