Blytheville School District

405 W Park St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,666 students in Blytheville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Blytheville School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
1,666 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Blytheville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 75-79% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
#250 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Blytheville   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
8%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blytheville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
12%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blytheville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Blytheville   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
1,343 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
81%
20%
# White Students
221 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
13%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
140
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,870 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,977 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Blytheville   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of Blytheville   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,870
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Blytheville   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,977
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in Blytheville   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Blytheville School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blytheville Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Blytheville Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Chickasawba Ave
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Blytheville High School
Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,666 students.
What is the rank of Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District is ranked #251 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blytheville School District?
81% of Blytheville School District students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blytheville School District?
Blytheville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Blytheville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,977 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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