Top Rankings
Emerson-Taylor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,171 students in Emerson-Taylor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Emerson-Taylor School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
6 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,171 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Emerson-Taylor School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
147 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
13%
19%
# White Students
957 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
84
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,779 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,806
$12,914
Spending / Student
$10,779
$12,826
Best Emerson-Taylor School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
508 W Main
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2218
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2218
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
506 E Pine St
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 694-5811
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 694-5811
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 E Pine St
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 694-2251
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 694-2251
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Bradley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
521 School St
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3316
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3316
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
Rank: #55.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
527 Center St
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3477
Bradley, AR 71826
(870) 894-3477
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Church St
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2862
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2862
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emerson-Taylor School District?
Emerson-Taylor School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,171 students.
What is the rank of Emerson-Taylor School District?
Emerson-Taylor School District is ranked #21 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson-Taylor School District?
82% of Emerson-Taylor School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emerson-Taylor School District?
Emerson-Taylor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Emerson-Taylor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,779 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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