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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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 395 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
395 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
38,778 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 257 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%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
65%
19%
% White
16%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,795 is higher than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,734 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,795
$13,133
Spending / Student
$22,734
$13,044
Best Mineral Springs School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineral Springs Elem. School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 West Mccrary Street
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4746
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4746
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Mineral Springs High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 West Mccrary Street
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Mineral Springs, AR 71851
(870) 287-4747
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral Springs School District?
Mineral Springs School District manages 2 public schools serving 395 students.
What is the rank of Mineral Springs School District?
Mineral Springs School District is ranked #240 out of 257 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?
65% of Mineral Springs School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 13:1.
What is Mineral Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,734 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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