For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 688 students in Cutter Morning Star 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 Cutter Morning Star School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
688 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cutter Morning Star School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,501 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,847 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,501
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,847
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cutter Morning Star School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cutter Morning Star School District?
Cutter Morning Star School District manages 2 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Cutter Morning Star School District?
Cutter Morning Star School District is ranked #188 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cutter Morning Star School District?
71% of Cutter Morning Star School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cutter Morning Star School District?
Cutter Morning Star School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Cutter Morning Star School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,847 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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