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6.7 avg / 10

Cotter School District

School District · Cotter, Arkansas

Students: 677
Teachers (FTE): 95

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,023

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.1:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#78 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,023

$383 vs Arkansas median

District size

677 students

Smaller than Arkansas median

About Cotter School District

Cotter School District is a Cotter, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 677 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1. The district invests $12,023 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Cotter School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Amanda Gist Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Cotter School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.7%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 43.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.7%
School
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N/A

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

Schools in Cotter School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Cotter
Total Enrollment
677
Teachers (FTE)
95
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cotter School District?

Cotter 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 Cotter School District?

The average composite rating for Cotter School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Cotter School District spends $12,023 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Cotter School District is 7.1:1.

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

Amanda Gist Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cotter School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Cotter School District?

Across schools in Cotter School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.7%. 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
43.5%
ELA Proficiency
42.7%

Resources

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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.

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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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