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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 768 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
768 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Melbourne School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 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
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
3 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
733 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
96%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
57
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,020 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,728 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,020
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,728
$13,043
Best Melbourne School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Elementary 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: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Melbourne High 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
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District manages 2 public schools serving 768 students.
What is the rank of Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District is ranked #22 out of 258 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?
96% of Melbourne School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, 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 $12,728 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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