Top Rankings
El Dorado School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 554 students in El Dorado School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Arkansas.
Public Middle School in El Dorado School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
352 Schools
# Students
3,879 Students
147,541 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
13,335 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
El Dorado School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 258 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 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
846 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
2,865 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
395 Students
21,477 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
1,836 Students
28,045 Students
% Black Students
48%
19%
# White Students
1,409 Students
87,000 Students
% White Students
36%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,533 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
189 Students
5,775 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20
# Students in K Grade:
269
725
# Students in 1st Grade:
307
806
# Students in 2nd Grade:
326
836
# Students in 3rd Grade:
332
826
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
1,120
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
4,995
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
20,844
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
304
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
296
18,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
8,958
# Students in 11th Grade:
328
8,347
# Students in 12th Grade:
276
7,514
# Ungraded Students:
2
36
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,822 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,104 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,822
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,104
$13,043
Best El Dorado School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barton Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Faulkner St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
Grades: 7-8
| 554 students
Recent Articles
What Is A Charter School?
Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
