Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Hills Elem. 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Western Hills Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Hills Elem. School is 0.54, 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.
Western Hills Elem. School is ranked #887 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Western Hills Elem. School?
277 students attend Western Hills Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Western Hills Elem. School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Hills Elem. School?
Western Hills Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Hills Elem. School offer ?
Western Hills Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Western Hills Elem. School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
