Huntsville School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Huntsville School District, serving 2,326 students. Huntsville School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in Huntsville School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Huntsville School District are Huntsville Middle School, Huntsville Intermediate School and St. Paul Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Huntsville School District |
| School District Website | http://eagle.nwsc.k12.ar.us |
| School District Phone Number | (479) 738-2011 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,326 Students | 496,099 Students |
| # of Teachers | 176 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Huntsville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #138 out of 262 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 20 Students | 3,146 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 13 Students | 8,074 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 236 Students | 64,857 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 10% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 11 Students | 101,315 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 20% |
| # of White Students | 1,934 Students | 301,858 Students |
| % White Students | 83% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 53 Students | 4,014 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 59 Students | 12,823 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 68 | 16,843 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 171 | 36,976 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 170 | 36,844 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 186 | 36,929 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 154 | 37,788 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 148 | 38,814 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 196 | 38,853 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 171 | 36,316 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 191 | 36,431 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 165 | 36,623 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 193 | 37,736 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 173 | 37,222 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 162 | 35,386 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 177 | 33,052 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $9,934 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,821 is less than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $23 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $23 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,934 | $11,132 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,821 | $11,221 |
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Huntsville School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Huntsville Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%133 School Dr10
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Grades: 6-8 | 477 students
- Huntsville Intermediate School Math: 49% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%437 Park Ave10
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Grades: 3-5 | 443 students
- St. Paul Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%176 4th St10
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Grades: PK-6 | 125 students
- Huntsville High School Math: 31% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%594 S Harris St10
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Grades: 9-12 | 633 students
- St. Paul High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%232 4th St10
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Grades: 7-12 | 110 students
- Watson Primary School317 N Gaskill St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Grades: PK-2 | 538 students
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