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7.7 avg / 10

Cedar Ridge School District

School District · Newark, Arkansas

Students: 638
Teachers (FTE): 99

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,231

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.4:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#24 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,231

+$4,825 vs Arkansas median

District size

638 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

About Cedar Ridge School District

Cedar Ridge School District is a Newark, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 638 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. The district invests $17,231 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Cedar Ridge School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cedar Ridge High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Cedar Ridge School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.3% and ELA proficiency of 34.5%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.3%
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ELA Proficiency 34.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Cedar Ridge School District with test data.

Schools in Cedar Ridge School District

2 schools

District Details

City
Newark
Total Enrollment
638
Teachers (FTE)
99
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cedar Ridge School District?

Cedar Ridge 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 Cedar Ridge School District?

The average composite rating for Cedar Ridge School District is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cedar Ridge School District?

Cedar Ridge School District spends $17,231 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cedar Ridge School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cedar Ridge School District is 6.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cedar Ridge School District?

Cedar Ridge High School is the highest-rated school in Cedar Ridge School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Cedar Ridge School District?

Across schools in Cedar Ridge School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.5%. 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
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
36.3%
ELA Proficiency
34.5%

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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