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8.1 avg / 10

Rivercrest School District

School District · Wilson, Arkansas

Students: 1,170
Teachers (FTE): 121

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,429

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.7:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Rivercrest School District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rivercrest School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Rivercrest JR High Prep Academy

9.2/10

Wilson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Rivercrest Elementary School

8.8/10

Wilson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Academies at Rivercrest High School

6.4/10

Wilson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#10 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.8

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,429

+$3,023 vs Arkansas median

District size

1,170 students

Typical than Arkansas median

The short answer

Rivercrest School District ranks #10 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Rivercrest School District's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rivercrest JR High Prep Academy (9.2/10), Rivercrest Elementary School (8.8/10), and Academies at Rivercrest High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Rivercrest 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 Rivercrest JR High Prep Academy 9.2 / 10
2 Rivercrest Elementary School 8.8 / 10
3 Academies at Rivercrest High School 6.4 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Rivercrest School District

Rivercrest School District is a Wilson, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,170 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. The district invests $15,429 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.1/10, Rivercrest School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rivercrest JR High Prep Academy, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Rivercrest School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.9% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.9%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Rivercrest School District with test data.

Schools in Rivercrest School District

3 schools

District Details

City
Wilson
Total Enrollment
1,170
Teachers (FTE)
121
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rivercrest School District?

Rivercrest 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 Rivercrest School District?

The average composite rating for Rivercrest School District is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Rivercrest School District spends $15,429 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Rivercrest School District is 9.7:1.

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

Rivercrest JR High Prep Academy is the highest-rated school in Rivercrest School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Rivercrest School District?

Across schools in Rivercrest School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rivercrest School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Rivercrest School District has an average school rating of 8.1/10 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
8.1/10
Math Proficiency
36.9%
ELA Proficiency
39.6%

How we rate schools

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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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