Top Rankings
Alma School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,210 students in Alma 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 Alma School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
3,210 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Alma 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 99% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.59
# American Indian Students
89 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
49 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
2,697 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
228
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
263
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
234
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
289
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,472 in this school district is less 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 $10,663 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,472
$13,027
Spending / Student
$10,663
$12,939
Best Alma School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #33.
Alma Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 W Collum Ln
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
Grades: 3-5
| 721 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alma School District?
Alma School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,210 students.
What is the rank of Alma School District?
Alma School District is ranked #131 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alma School District?
84% of Alma School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alma School District?
Alma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Alma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,663 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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