For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 319 students in Shirley 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 Shirley School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), 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
319 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Shirley 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 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
303 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
1 Student
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
19
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,339 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,586 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,339
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,586
$12,826
Best Shirley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shirley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Blue Devil Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 723-8192
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 723-8192
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Shirley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
154 School Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 723-8193
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 723-8193
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shirley School District?
Shirley School District manages 2 public schools serving 319 students.
What is the rank of Shirley School District?
Shirley School District is ranked #188 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Shirley School District?
95% of Shirley School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shirley School District?
Shirley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Shirley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,586 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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