Top Rankings
Melbourne 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 871 students in Melbourne 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 Melbourne School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
871 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Melbourne 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
832 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
95%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
53
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,362 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,223 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,362
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,223
$12,826
Best Melbourne School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 School Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Melbourne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District manages 2 public schools serving 871 students.
What is the rank of Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District is ranked #24 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melbourne School District?
95% of Melbourne School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Melbourne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,223 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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