Top Rankings
Russellville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,717 students in Russellville School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Arkansas.
Public Middle Schools in Russellville School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 38% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
10 Schools
345 Schools
# Students
5,502 Students
147,174 Students
# Teachers
438 Teachers
13,213 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Russellville School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
11 Students
846 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
2,245 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,404 Students
20,288 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
14%
# Black Students
340 Students
26,393 Students
% Black Students
6%
18%
# White Students
3,371 Students
90,983 Students
% White Students
61%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,469 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
281 Students
4,950 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
192
57
# Students in K Grade:
401
649
# Students in 1st Grade:
418
718
# Students in 2nd Grade:
410
685
# Students in 3rd Grade:
387
763
# Students in 4th Grade:
411
1,177
# Students in 5th Grade:
394
5,462
# Students in 6th Grade:
388
21,454
# Students in 7th Grade:
447
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
464
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
425
17,174
# Students in 10th Grade:
401
7,793
# Students in 11th Grade:
388
7,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
376
6,942
# Ungraded Students:
-
49
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,344 is higher than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,303 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,344
$13,027
Spending / Student
$12,303
$12,939
Best Russellville School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Grades: 6-7
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
Russellville Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Parkway Dr
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Grades: 8-9
| 886 students
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article explores the complex issue of drug testing for public K-12 teachers in 2024. It examines the current practices, benefits, and controversies surrounding drug testing in educational settings. The piece delves into the impact of legalized marijuana, perspectives from educators and stakeholders, and future considerations for policy development. By analyzing these factors, the article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implications of drug testing in schools.
Exposed: School Surveillance - Is Your Child's Privacy Under Threat?
Is your child under surveillance? Dive into the school webcam spying debate.
Are High Schools Doing Their Job? Not All, Says New Report
A new report by the Center for Public Education found that some high schools are providing a rigorous enough curriculum to prepare students for college, while others are not. What is the definition of “rigorous”? We’ll examine that question and report on study results.
