Scranton School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Scranton School District, serving 412 students. Scranton School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in Scranton School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Scranton School District are Scranton Elementary School and Scranton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Scranton School District |
| School District Website | http://www.rocketnet.k12.ar.us |
| School District Phone Number | (479) 938-7121 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
| # of Students | 412 Students | 496,099 Students |
| # of Teachers | 34 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Scranton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #31 out of 262 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 3,146 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 15 Students | 8,074 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 9 Students | 64,857 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 101,315 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 20% |
| # of White Students | 382 Students | 301,858 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 4,014 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 5 Students | 12,823 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 16,843 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 29 | 36,976 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 31 | 36,844 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 35 | 36,929 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 37 | 37,788 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 34 | 38,814 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 29 | 38,853 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 27 | 36,316 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 30 | 36,431 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 27 | 36,623 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 32 | 37,736 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 40 | 37,222 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 31 | 35,386 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 30 | 33,052 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,893 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,354 is less than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $5 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $4 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,893 | $11,132 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,354 | $11,221 |
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Scranton School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Scranton Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%103 N Eighth St10
Scranton, AR 72863
(479) 938-7278
Grades: K-6 | 222 students
- Scranton High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30%103 N Tenth St10
Scranton, AR 72863
(479) 938-7121
Grades: 7-12 | 190 students
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