For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 592 students in Mountainburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Mountainburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
592 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountainburg School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 258 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.61
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
93%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,875 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,071 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,875
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,071
$13,043
Best Mountainburg School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Mountainburg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountainburg School District?
Mountainburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 592 students.
What is the rank of Mountainburg School District?
Mountainburg School District is ranked #119 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainburg School District?
93% of Mountainburg School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountainburg School District?
Mountainburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Mountainburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,071 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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