400 Linwood Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hot Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,720 students in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,080 Schools
# Students
3,720 Students
486,305 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
38,542 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Hot Springs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 260 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 79% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hot Springs   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hot Springs   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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hot Springs   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.
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hot Springs   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.72
0.59
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,872 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
8,371 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
707 Students
66,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
1,319 Students
96,156 Students
% Black Students
36%
20%
# White Students
1,261 Students
290,929 Students
% White Students
34%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
383 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
91
13,301
# Students in K Grade:
305
34,791
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
35,574
# Students in 2nd Grade:
337
35,591
# Students in 3rd Grade:
317
35,588
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
35,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
36,235
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
37,641
# Students in 7th Grade:
284
38,785
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
39,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
37,426
# Students in 10th Grade:
254
37,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
233
35,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
256
33,799
# Ungraded Students:
5
336

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,964 is higher than the state median of $11,118. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,174 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$11 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hot Springs   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$67 MM
$11 MM
This chart display total spending of Hot Springs   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,964
$11,118
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hot Springs   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,174
$11,314
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hot Springs   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Hot Springs School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Gardner Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 748 students
Rank: #55.
Oaklawn Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 19% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
Langston Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 510 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hot Springs School District?

Hot Springs School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,720 students.

What is the rank of Hot Springs School District?

Hot Springs School District is ranked #197 out of 260 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs School District?

36% of Hot Springs School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Hot Springs School District?

Hot Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What is Hot Springs School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $18,174 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,720 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 79% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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