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Kirby School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 406 students in Kirby 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 Kirby School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
406 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Kirby School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
342 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
29
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,456 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,820 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,456
$13,027
Spending / Student
$10,820
$12,939
Best Kirby School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27 N
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4213
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4213
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Kirby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27 N
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4211
Kirby, AR 71950
(501) 398-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirby School District?
Kirby School District manages 2 public schools serving 406 students.
What is the rank of Kirby School District?
Kirby School District is ranked #207 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kirby School District?
84% of Kirby School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kirby School District?
Kirby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Kirby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,820 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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