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Texarkana School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,888 students in Texarkana 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 Texarkana School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
3,888 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Texarkana 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 77% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
2,160 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
56%
19%
# White Students
1,310 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
34%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
167 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
281
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
294
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
273
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
297
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
316
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
316
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
310
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
233
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,927 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,997 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,927
$12,914
Spending / Student
$16,997
$12,826
Best Texarkana School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 East 35th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Edward D. Trice Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Pinson St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E 16th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: 6-8
| 906 students
Rank: #55.
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #66.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,060 students
Rank: #77.
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Forrest Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
College Hill Pre-k Center
Magnet School
200 Artesian Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,888 students.
What is the rank of Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District is ranked #198 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Texarkana School District?
56% of Texarkana School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Texarkana School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,997 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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