Bearden School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 public schools in Bearden School District, serving 501 students.
- Public school in Bearden School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
- The top ranked public schools in Bearden School District are Bearden Elementary School and Bearden High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Bearden School District |
| School District Website | http://bearden.k12.ar.us |
| School District Phone Number | (870)687-2236 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
| # of Students | 501 Students | 496,099 Students |
| # of Teachers | 51 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Bearden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 261 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 47% | 53% |
| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 3,146 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 8,074 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 20 Students | 64,857 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 187 Students | 101,315 Students |
| % Black Students | 37% | 20% |
| # of White Students | 274 Students | 301,858 Students |
| % White Students | 55% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 4,014 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 19 Students | 12,823 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 16,843 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 40 | 36,976 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 49 | 36,844 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 37 | 36,929 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 38 | 37,788 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 35 | 38,814 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 33 | 38,853 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 33 | 36,316 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 36 | 36,431 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 37 | 36,623 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 36 | 37,736 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 41 | 37,222 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 43 | 35,386 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 43 | 33,052 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,665 is higher than the state average of $10,489. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,754 is less than the state average of $10,954. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $6 MM | $10 MM |
| Spending | $6 MM | $10 MM |
| Revenue / Student | $10,665 | $10,489 |
| Spending / Student | $9,754 | $10,954 |
Bearden School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Bearden Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%100 Oak Ave
Bearden, AR 71720
(870)687-2237
Grades: K-6 | 265 students
- Bearden High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(870)687-2913
Grades: 7-12 | 236 students
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