Melbourne School District

303 School Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 768 students in Melbourne School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Melbourne School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
768 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Melbourne School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 257 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#28 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
47%
39%
55%
40%
50%
36%
(21-22)
≥95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
96%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,020 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,728 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,020
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,728
$13,043

Best Melbourne School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
303 School Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Melbourne High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2270 Lacrosse Rd
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4500
Grades: 7-12
| 370 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District manages 2 public schools serving 768 students.
What is the rank of Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District is ranked #27 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melbourne School District?
96% of Melbourne School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, 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 $12,728 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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