Top Rankings
Gentry School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,527 students in Gentry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Gentry School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
1,527 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Gentry School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 260 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
50 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
122 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
253 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
n/a
20%
# White Students
930 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
124
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,826 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,329 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,826
$13,010
Spending / Student
$11,329
$12,922
Best Gentry School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gentry Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1265 Pioneer Ln
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2251
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Gentry Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 W 2nd St
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Gentry High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 Pioneer Lane
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2666
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2666
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
1295 Pioneer Ln
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2252
Grades: K-2
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gentry School District?
Gentry School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,527 students.
What is the rank of Gentry School District?
Gentry School District is ranked #83 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gentry School District?
61% of Gentry School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gentry School District?
Gentry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Gentry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,329 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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