Top Rankings
Valley Springs 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 852 students in Valley Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Valley Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
852 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Valley Springs School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
819 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
96%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
63
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,440 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,825 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,440
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,825
$12,826
Best Valley Springs School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Grades: 5-8
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Springs Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Springs School District?
Valley Springs School District manages 3 public schools serving 852 students.
What is the rank of Valley Springs School District?
Valley Springs School District is ranked #13 out of 259 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 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Springs School District?
96% of Valley Springs School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Springs School District?
Valley Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Valley Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,825 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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