Springdale School District
School District · Springdale, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
29
18 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
21,788
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
29
18 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
21,788
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#112 of 245
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above 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 #112 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Springdale School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 29 schools. Its top-rated schools are Willis Shaw Elementary Sch (8.9/10), Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation (8.9/10), and Thurman G. Smith Elem. School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 | Willis Shaw Elementary Sch | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Thurman G. Smith Elem. School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Hellstern Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Harp Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Bernice Young Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Don Tyson School of Innovation | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | John Tyson Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Turnbow Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Central Junior High School | 7.0 / 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. District-level spending was $12,146 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Springdale School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Willis Shaw Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Springdale School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Springdale School District with test data.
Schools in Springdale School District
29 schoolsElementary Schools18
Middle Schools4
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Springdale
- Total Enrollment
- 21,788
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,542
- District spending per student
- $12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Springdale School District?
Springdale School District's district-level spending was $12,146 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in Springdale School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Springdale School District?
Across schools in Springdale School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. 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 6.6/10 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.6%
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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