For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 629 students in Westside School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Westside School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
629 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Westside 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% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
n/a
96,047 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
573 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
91%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
49
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,785 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,564 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,785
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,564
$12,826
Best Westside School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
193 School St
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Westside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 164 N
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171
Coal Hill, AR 72832
(479) 497-1171
Grades: 6-12
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside School District?
Westside School District manages 2 public schools serving 629 students.
What is the rank of Westside School District?
Westside School District is ranked #213 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 School District?
91% of Westside School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside School District?
Westside School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Westside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,564 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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