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5.8 avg / 10

Springdale School District

School District · Springdale, Arkansas

Students: 21,788
Teachers (FTE): 1,542

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

29

18 elem, 4 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,146

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#174 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,146

$260 vs Arkansas median

District size

21,788 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Springdale School District

Springdale School District is a Springdale, Arkansas school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 21,788 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $12,146 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Springdale School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hellstern Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Springdale School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.

The district includes 18 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.3%
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ELA Proficiency 36.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Springdale School District with test data.

District Details

City
Springdale
Total Enrollment
21,788
Teachers (FTE)
1,542
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Springdale School District?

Springdale School District has 29 schools in total — 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Springdale School District?

The average composite rating for Springdale School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Springdale School District spends $12,146 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Springdale School District is 14.1:1.

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

Hellstern Middle School is the highest-rated school in Springdale School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Springdale School District?

Across schools in Springdale School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Springdale School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 29 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 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
44.3%
ELA Proficiency
36.6%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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