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#783 of 1,036 schools in AR

Mineral Springs High School

High School · Mineral Springs School District · Mineral Springs, AR

A high school in Mineral Springs, AR where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 189, Mineral Springs, AR 71851

  • Math 5% vs AR 36% (2025)
  • Reading 10% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-35.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.4:1
District spending per student$22,413
Chronic Absenteeism8.2%

Students at Mineral Springs High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency5%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
36%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency10%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
5%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mineral Springs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,235/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mineral Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,250

Median home value

$115,200

Median rent

$810/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mineral Springs School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$22,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mineral Springs High School is listed in MINERAL SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mineral Springs High School

Mineral Springs High School is a public high school in Mineral Springs, AR, part of Mineral Springs School District, serving approximately 195 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mineral Springs High School

What grades does Mineral Springs High School serve?

Mineral Springs High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mineral Springs High School?

Mineral Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Springs High School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mineral Springs High School rank in AR?

Mineral Springs High School ranks #783 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Mineral Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mineral Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mineral Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mineral Springs High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mineral Springs High School a charter school?

No, Mineral Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mineral Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Mineral Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mineral Springs High School?

97.9% of students at Mineral Springs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
195
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Howard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71851)
1,822
Area median age
41.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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