Melbourne School District
School District · Melbourne, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,078
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,078
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Evaluating Melbourne School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Melbourne School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Melbourne Elementary School
Melbourne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Melbourne High School
Melbourne · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#21 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,078
$328 vs Arkansas median
District size
768 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Melbourne School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Melbourne High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Melbourne School District
Melbourne School District is a Melbourne, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 768 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1. The district invests $12,078 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Melbourne School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Melbourne Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Melbourne School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Melbourne School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Melbourne School District with test data.
Schools in Melbourne School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Melbourne
- Total Enrollment
- 768
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Melbourne School District?
Melbourne 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 Melbourne School District?
The average composite rating for Melbourne School District is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Melbourne School District?
Melbourne School District spends $12,078 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Melbourne School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Melbourne School District is 7.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Melbourne School District?
Melbourne Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Melbourne School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Melbourne School District?
Across schools in Melbourne School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
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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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