Springdale School District
School District · Springdale, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
29
18 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
29
18 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Springdale School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Springdale 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.
Hellstern Middle School
Springdale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch
Springdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation
Springdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#142 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,146
$260 vs Arkansas median
District size
21,788 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Springdale School District ranks #142 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Springdale School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 29 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hellstern Middle School (8.7/10), Willis Shaw Elementary Sch (8.5/10), and Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Springdale School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Springdale School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (29 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hellstern Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Willis Shaw Elementary Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hunt Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Don Tyson School of Innovation | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Bernice Young Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | John Tyson Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Sonora Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Helen Tyson Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Turnbow Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.1/10, Springdale School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hellstern Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Springdale School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Springdale School District with test data.
Schools in Springdale School District
29 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Springdale School District?
Across schools in Springdale School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. 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 6.1/10 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 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
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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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