Shirley School District
School District · Shirley, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,013
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,013
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Shirley School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shirley School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Shirley High School
Shirley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shirley Elementary School
Shirley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#165 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,013
+$3,607 vs Arkansas median
District size
315 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Shirley 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 | Shirley High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Shirley Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shirley School District
Shirley School District is a Shirley, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 315 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $16,013 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Shirley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shirley High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Shirley School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shirley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shirley School District with test data.
Schools in Shirley School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Shirley
- Total Enrollment
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shirley School District?
Shirley 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 Shirley School District?
The average composite rating for Shirley School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Shirley School District?
Shirley School District spends $16,013 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shirley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shirley School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shirley School District?
Shirley High School is the highest-rated school in Shirley School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Shirley School District?
Across schools in Shirley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.2%. 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.2%
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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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