Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Springs Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountain Springs Elementary School?
505 students attend Mountain Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mountain Springs Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Springs Elementary School?
Mountain Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Springs Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mountain Springs Elementary School part of?
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