Top Rankings
Mount Ida School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 212 students in Mount Ida School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Arkansas.
Public High School in Mount Ida School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Public High School in Mount Ida School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Ida High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
384 Schools
# Students
447 Students
180,267 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
18,335 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Mount Ida School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% 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)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,087 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,949 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
25,664 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
34,569 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
407 Students
108,045 Students
% White Students
91%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,730 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
6,223 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46
# Students in K Grade:
43
263
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
300
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
310
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
620
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
776
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
1,616
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
10,539
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
16,872
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
92
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,649 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,004 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,649
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,004
$12,826
Best Mount Ida School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Ida High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means
This article explains the National Blue Ribbon of Distinction, an award given by the U.S. Department of Education to schools demonstrating high academic standards and significant improvements in student achievement. It details the criteria for selection, benefits of the program, and its impact on educational excellence.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
