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5.3 avg / 10

Bearden School District

School District · Bearden, Arkansas

Students: 458
Teachers (FTE): 46

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,611

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#214 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,611

+$2,205 vs Arkansas median

District size

458 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

About Bearden School District

Bearden School District is a Bearden, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 458 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $14,611 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Bearden School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bearden High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Bearden School District students show an average math proficiency of 25.3% and ELA proficiency of 25.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Bearden School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 25.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Bearden School District with test data.

Schools in Bearden School District

2 schools

District Details

City
Bearden
Total Enrollment
458
Teachers (FTE)
46
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bearden School District?

Bearden School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bearden School District?

The average composite rating for Bearden School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bearden School District?

Bearden School District spends $14,611 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bearden School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bearden School District is 10:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bearden School District?

Bearden High School is the highest-rated school in Bearden School District with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Bearden School District?

Across schools in Bearden School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
25.3%
ELA Proficiency
25.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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