For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,824 students in Westside Cons. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Westside Cons. School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
1,824 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Westside Cons. 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
41 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
1,699 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
93%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
131
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
2
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,960 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,238
$12,914
Spending / Student
$9,960
$12,826
Best Westside Cons. School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622
Grades: 5-7
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1834 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Grades: PK-4
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
Westside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Grades: 8-12
| 674 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside Cons. School District?
Westside Cons. School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,824 students.
What is the rank of Westside Cons. School District?
Westside Cons. School District is ranked #139 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 Westside Cons. School District?
93% of Westside Cons. School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside Cons. School District?
Westside Cons. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Westside Cons. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,960 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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