Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sparkman K-12 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
16%
19%
White
71%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparkman K-12 School's ranking?
Sparkman K-12 School is ranked #689 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparkman K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Sparkman K-12 School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sparkman K-12 School?
109 students attend Sparkman K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sparkman K-12 School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparkman K-12 School?
Sparkman K-12 School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparkman K-12 School offer ?
Sparkman K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sparkman K-12 School part of?
Sparkman K-12 School is part of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita).
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