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Hermitage School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 442 students in Hermitage School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hermitage School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
442 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hermitage 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 increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
14%
# Black Students
61 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
14%
19%
# White Students
242 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
55%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
23
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,652 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,457 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,652
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,457
$12,826
Best Hermitage School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermitage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W School Dr
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 N School Dr
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District manages 2 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District is ranked #186 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermitage School District?
55% of Hermitage School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Hermitage School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,457 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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