Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sparkman K-12 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparkman K-12 School's student population of 109 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sparkman K-12 School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
16%
19%
White
71%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparkman K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Sparkman K-12 School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sparkman K-12 School?
109 students attend Sparkman K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sparkman K-12 School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparkman K-12 School?
Sparkman K-12 School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparkman K-12 School offer ?
Sparkman K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparkman K-12 School part of?
Sparkman K-12 School is part of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita).
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