Bismarck School District
School District · Bismarck, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,540
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,540
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Evaluating Bismarck School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bismarck School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Bismarck Middle School
Bismarck · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bismarck Elementary School
Bismarck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bismarck High School
Bismarck · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#56 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,540
$1,866 vs Arkansas median
District size
999 students
Typical than Arkansas median
The short answer
Bismarck School District ranks #56 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Bismarck School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bismarck Middle School (7.6/10), Bismarck Elementary School (7.2/10), and Bismarck High School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bismarck School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Bismarck Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Bismarck High School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bismarck School District
Bismarck School District is a Bismarck, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 999 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $10,540 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Bismarck School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bismarck Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Bismarck School District students show an average math proficiency of 63.8% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bismarck School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bismarck School District with test data.
Schools in Bismarck School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Bismarck
- Total Enrollment
- 999
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bismarck School District?
Bismarck School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bismarck School District?
The average composite rating for Bismarck School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bismarck School District?
Bismarck School District spends $10,540 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bismarck School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bismarck School District is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bismarck School District?
Bismarck Middle School is the highest-rated school in Bismarck School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Bismarck School District?
Across schools in Bismarck School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bismarck School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Bismarck School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
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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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