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Mineral Springs 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 401 students in Mineral Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Mineral Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
401 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mineral Springs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.1%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
63%
19%
% White
18%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,439 is higher than the state median of $12,999. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,394 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,439
$12,999
Spending / Student
$22,394
$12,910
Best Mineral Springs School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 West Mccrary St
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4746
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4746
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Mineral Springs High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West Mccrary St
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Gr: 7-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral Springs School District?
Mineral Springs School District manages 2 public schools serving 401 students.
What is the rank of Mineral Springs School District?
Mineral Springs School District is ranked #240 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral Springs School District?
63% of Mineral Springs School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mineral Springs School District?
Mineral Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Mineral Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,394 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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