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Mount Ida School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Mount Ida School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Mount Ida School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
420 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Ida School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
91%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,526 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,840 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,526
$12,975
Spending / Student
$13,840
$12,887
Best Mount Ida School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bobby Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Ball Park Rd
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2661
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2661
Gr: K-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mount Ida High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whittington
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2771
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Ida School District?
Mount Ida School District manages 2 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Mount Ida School District?
Mount Ida School District is ranked #138 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Ida School District?
91% of Mount Ida School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Ida School District?
Mount Ida School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Mount Ida School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,840 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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