Ouachita River School District
School District · Mena, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,567
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,567
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Evaluating Ouachita River School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ouachita River School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oden Schools
Oden · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Acorn Elementary School
Mena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Acorn High School
Mena · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#97 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,567
$839 vs Arkansas median
District size
758 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
The short answer
Ouachita River School District ranks #97 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Ouachita River School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oden Schools (6.8/10), Acorn Elementary School (6.7/10), and Acorn High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ouachita River 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 | Oden Schools | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Acorn Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Acorn High School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ouachita River School District
Ouachita River School District is a Mena, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 758 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1. The district invests $11,567 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Ouachita River School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oden Schools, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Ouachita River School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ouachita River School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ouachita River School District with test data.
Schools in Ouachita River School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Mena
- Total Enrollment
- 758
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ouachita River School District?
Ouachita River School District has 3 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 Ouachita River School District?
The average composite rating for Ouachita River School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ouachita River School District?
Ouachita River School District spends $11,567 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ouachita River School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ouachita River School District is 7.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ouachita River School District?
Oden Schools is the highest-rated school in Ouachita River School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Ouachita River School District?
Across schools in Ouachita River School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ouachita River School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Ouachita River School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
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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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