Top Rankings
Prescott School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 934 students in Prescott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Prescott School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
934 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Prescott 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
359 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
38%
19%
# White Students
491 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
53%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
70
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,139 is higher than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,077 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,139
$13,027
Spending / Student
$15,077
$12,939
Best Prescott School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 School St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Prescott High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
736 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
762 Martin St Bldg 5
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prescott School District?
Prescott School District manages 3 public schools serving 934 students.
What is the rank of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District is ranked #221 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott School District?
53% of Prescott School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Prescott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,077 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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