West Memphis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,954 students in West Memphis 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 West Memphis School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
West Memphis School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
3,871 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
78%
19%
# White Students
893 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
18%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
125
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
430
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
437
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
407
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
402
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
367
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
381
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
363
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
371
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
345
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
374
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
364
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
267
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,396 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,698 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
How many schools belong to West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,954 students.
What is the rank of West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District is ranked #236 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Memphis School District?
78% of West Memphis School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Memphis School District?
West Memphis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is West Memphis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,698 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,954 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
