Top Rankings
Beebe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,394 students in Beebe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Beebe School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
3,394 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Beebe School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 91% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
204 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
131 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
4%
19%
# White Students
2,865 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
166 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
230
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
256
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
269
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
242
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
238
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
281
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
311
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
216
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
227
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,521 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,610
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,521
$12,826
Best Beebe School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beebe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Grades: PK-4
| 871 students
Rank: #22.
Beebe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-9705
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-9705
Grades: 5-6
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Beebe Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-8414
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-8414
Grades: 7-8
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Beebe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3311
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 1,031 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beebe Early Childhood
Magnet School
301 S Holly St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-5463
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-5463
Grades: K-1
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beebe School District?
Beebe School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,394 students.
What is the rank of Beebe School District?
Beebe School District is ranked #63 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beebe School District?
84% of Beebe School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beebe School District?
Beebe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Beebe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,521 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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