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Prairie Grove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,140 students in Prairie Grove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Prairie Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,140 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Prairie Grove School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 260 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.59
# American Indian Students
61 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
177 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
41 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
2%
20%
# White Students
1,776 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
156
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,115 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,664
$13,010
Spending / Student
$12,115
$12,922
Best Prairie Grove School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Grades: PK-4
| 891 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
824 N Mock
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Grades: 5-6
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
824 N Mock St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Grove High School
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cole
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,140 students.
What is the rank of Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District is ranked #68 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Grove School District?
83% of Prairie Grove School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Prairie Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,115 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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