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West Memphis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,954 students in West Memphis 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 West Memphis School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
10 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
4,954 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
399 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Memphis 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 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
3,871 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
78%
19%
# White Students
893 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
18%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
125
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
430
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
437
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
407
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
402
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
367
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
381
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
363
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
371
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
345
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
374
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
364
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
267
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,396 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,698 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,396
$12,914
Spending / Student
$15,698
$12,826
Best West Memphis School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Bragg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Wonder Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Madison St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-8522
Grades: 7-9
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
West Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 North Avalon
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
Grades: 7-9
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
Grades: 10-12
| 952 students
Rank: #66.
Maddux Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Weaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1280 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
Jackson/wonder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2395 S L Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #99.
East Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
Grades: 7-9
| 263 students
Rank: #1010.
Faulk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,954 students.
What is the rank of West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District is ranked #236 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Memphis School District?
78% of West Memphis School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is West Memphis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,698 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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