Top Rankings
Melbourne School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 883 students in Melbourne School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Melbourne School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
883 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Melbourne School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 260 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
1%
20%
# White Students
838 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
95%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
55
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
1
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,194 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,070 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,194
$13,010
Spending / Student
$11,070
$12,922
Best Melbourne School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 School Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Grades: 7-12
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District manages 2 public schools serving 883 students.
What is the rank of Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District is ranked #22 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melbourne School District?
95% of Melbourne School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Melbourne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,070 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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