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Watson Chapel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,796 students in Watson Chapel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Watson Chapel School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
5 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,796 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Watson Chapel 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 90-94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
1,554 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
86%
19%
# White Students
167 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
9%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
95
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
1
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,616 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,954 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,616
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,954
$12,826
Best Watson Chapel School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. L. Owen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Oakwood Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Grades: 2-3
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Coleman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 W 13th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3630
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3630
Grades: 4-6
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Camden Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Grades: 7-9
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Watson Chapel High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Camden Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Grades: 10-12
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
4100 W 32nd St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Grades: K-1
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watson Chapel School District?
Watson Chapel School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,796 students.
What is the rank of Watson Chapel School District?
Watson Chapel School District is ranked #246 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watson Chapel School District?
86% of Watson Chapel School District students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watson Chapel School District?
Watson Chapel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Watson Chapel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,954 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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