Top Rankings
Bismarck School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,020 students in Bismarck School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bismarck School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,020 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Bismarck School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 259 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
935 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
92%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
72
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,223 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 $9,485 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,223
$12,914
Spending / Student
$9,485
$12,826
Best Bismarck School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bismarck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Bismarck High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Bismarck Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: 5-8
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bismarck School District?
Bismarck School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,020 students.
What is the rank of Bismarck School District?
Bismarck School District is ranked #12 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck School District?
92% of Bismarck School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bismarck School District?
Bismarck School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bismarck School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,485 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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