For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 695 students in Barton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Barton School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
695 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Barton 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 60-69% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
217 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
31%
19%
# White Students
438 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
54
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,701 is higher than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,714 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,701
$13,027
Spending / Student
$16,714
$12,939
Best Barton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-3984
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-3984
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Barton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-6867
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-6867
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barton School District?
Barton School District manages 2 public schools serving 695 students.
What is the rank of Barton School District?
Barton School District is ranked #202 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 Barton School District?
63% of Barton School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% 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 Barton School District?
Barton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Barton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,714 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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