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Palestine-Wheatley Sch. 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 are 2 public schools serving 775 students in Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
775 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
83 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
11%
19%
# White Students
664 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
86%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
45
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,671 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,886 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,671
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,886
$12,826
Best Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palestine-wheatley Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Westwood St
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2246
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2246
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Hwy 70 W
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Grades: 7-12
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District?
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District manages 2 public schools serving 775 students.
What is the rank of Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District?
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District is ranked #114 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District?
86% of Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District?
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Palestine-Wheatley Sch. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,886 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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