Top Rankings
Bearden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 476 students in Bearden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bearden School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
476 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Bearden 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
169 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
35%
19%
# White Students
257 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
54%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
27
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,880 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,779 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,880
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,779
$12,826
Best Bearden School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bearden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak Ave
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Bearden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bearden School District?
Bearden School District manages 2 public schools serving 476 students.
What is the rank of Bearden School District?
Bearden School District is ranked #223 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bearden School District?
54% of Bearden School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bearden School District?
Bearden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bearden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,779 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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