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Public School Review - Established 2003

West Side School District (Cleburne)

7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Greers Ferry, AR 72067
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (501) 825-6258
westside.afsc.k12.ar.us

Top Rankings

West Side School District (Cleburne) 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 497 students in West Side School District (Cleburne). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in West Side School District (Cleburne) have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
497 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
Pre-K3460
Kind39117
135120
236123
337127
438124
531124
634125
727127
840127
937135
1037134
1137130
1235120
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District Rank

West Side School District (Cleburne), which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (AR)
#93 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)
2023#93
2022#105
2021#120
2019#140
2018#186
2017#112
2016#128
2015#162
2014#146
2013#121
2012#104
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39%
39%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
202339%39%
202237%38%
202129%36%
201935%47%
201836%47%
201743%47%
201638%44%
201517%25%
201471%73%
201377%75%
201286%78%
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42%
40%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
202242%40%
202141%37%
201947%45%
201836%44%
201756%53%
201650%48%
201529%34%
201476%77%
201378%78%
201277%80%
201180%73%
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39%
36%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
202239%36%
202138%34%
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(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
202290%88%
202180%87%
202080%88%
201990%86%
201890%88%
201790%87%
201690%86%
201590%84%
201484%86%
201380%84%
201290%83%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.62

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
20240.070.61
20230.060.60
20220.060.60
20210.070.58
20200.040.58
20190.040.58
20150.050.57
20140.050.55
20130.060.55
20120.020.54
20110.020.53
20100.010.53
20090.010.51
20080.030.51
20070.020.49
20060.010.48
20050.010.47
20040.010.46
20020.010.45
20010.010.43
20000.010.42
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% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2023)

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
20231%2%
20221%2%
20071%1%
19881%1%
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% Hispanic
2%
15%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
20242%15%
20232%14%
20222%14%
20212%14%
20202%13%
20192%13%
20152%12%
20142%11%
20131%11%
20111%10%
20081%8%
20071%8%
20061%7%
20051%6%
20041%5%
20021%4%
20011%4%
20001%3%
19991%3%
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% Black
1%
19%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
20241%19%
20231%19%
20141%21%
20131%21%
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% White
97%
57%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
202496%58%
202396%59%
202297%59%
202197%60%
202098%61%
201998%61%
2018100%60%
2017100%60%
2016100%61%
201598%61%
201497%63%
201397%64%
2012100%64%
201199%65%
2010100%65%
2009100%66%
200899%66%
200798%67%
200699%69%
200599%69%
200499%70%
2003100%70%
200299%71%
200199%72%
200099%73%
199999%73%
199899%73%
1997100%73%
1996100%74%
1995100%74%
1994100%74%
1993100%74%
1992100%74%
1991100%74%
1990100%75%
1989100%75%
198899%75%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
20241%5%
20211%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,974 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,028 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
2023$9 MM$11 MM
2022$8 MM$11 MM
2021$9 MM$11 MM
2020$8 MM$11 MM
2019$8 MM$10 MM
2018$8 MM$10 MM
2017$8 MM$10 MM
2016$7 MM$10 MM
2015$5 MM$10 MM
2014$7 MM$10 MM
2012$5 MM$10 MM
2011$6 MM$10 MM
2010$5 MM$10 MM
2009$5 MM$9 MM
2008$5 MM$9 MM
2007$5 MM$9 MM
2006$5 MM$8 MM
2005$4 MM$8 MM
2004$4 MM$5 MM
2003$4 MM$5 MM
2002$4 MM$5 MM
2001$3 MM$5 MM
2000$3 MM$4 MM
1999$3 MM$4 MM
1998$3 MM$4 MM
1997$3 MM$4 MM
1996$2 MM$3 MM
1995$2 MM$3 MM
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Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
2023$14 MM$12 MM
2022$8 MM$11 MM
2021$14 MM$12 MM
2020$8 MM$11 MM
2019$7 MM$10 MM
2018$7 MM$10 MM
2017$6 MM$10 MM
2016$6 MM$10 MM
2015$6 MM$10 MM
2014$5 MM$9 MM
2012$4 MM$10 MM
2011$7 MM$11 MM
2010$6 MM$10 MM
2009$9 MM$10 MM
2008$8 MM$9 MM
2007$5 MM$9 MM
2006$5 MM$8 MM
2005$4 MM$8 MM
2004$4 MM$5 MM
2003$4 MM$5 MM
2002$3 MM$5 MM
2001$3 MM$4 MM
2000$3 MM$4 MM
1999$3 MM$4 MM
1998$3 MM$4 MM
1997$2 MM$4 MM
1996$2 MM$4 MM
1995$2 MM$3 MM
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Revenue / Student
$17,974
$12,975

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
2023$17,654$12,020
2022$17,212$11,118
2021$19,252$12,189
2020$17,212$11,118
2019$15,703$11,021
2018$16,678$11,290
2017$17,050$11,111
2016$16,176$11,378
2015$11,672$10,220
2014$15,788$10,491
2012$11,987$10,328
2011$11,978$10,347
2010$10,008$10,220
2009$10,778$9,870
2008$10,708$9,520
2007$8,902$8,637
2006$9,422$8,452
2005$8,094$8,139
2004$7,627$7,065
2003$6,674$7,145
2002$6,578$6,837
2001$5,938$6,516
2000$5,621$6,054
1999$5,431$5,561
1998$5,206$5,336
1997$4,467$4,897
1995$3,992$4,288
1992$3,461$3,675
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Spending / Student
$28,028
$12,887

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearWest Side School District (Cleburne)Arkansas
2023$27,530$12,274
2022$16,790$11,314
2021$30,022$12,447
2020$16,790$11,314
2019$14,615$11,025
2018$14,725$11,153
2017$13,885$11,126
2016$12,063$10,954
2015$14,000$10,673
2014$11,040$9,876
2012$9,405$11,271
2011$14,944$11,007
2010$12,004$10,673
2009$17,558$10,243
2008$15,710$9,627
2007$9,182$9,013
2006$10,199$8,195
2005$7,529$8,081
2004$6,465$7,325
2003$6,623$6,978
2002$6,074$6,533
2001$5,236$6,138
2000$4,683$5,662
1999$4,431$5,312
1998$4,950$5,208
1997$3,932$4,980
1995$4,110$4,401
1992$3,343$3,747
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Best West Side School District (Cleburne) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7295 Greers Ferry Road
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Side High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7295 Greers Ferry Road
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Side School District (Cleburne)?
West Side School District (Cleburne) manages 2 public schools serving 497 students.
What is the rank of West Side School District (Cleburne)?
West Side School District (Cleburne) is ranked #89 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 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 West Side School District (Cleburne)?
97% of West Side School District (Cleburne) students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Side School District (Cleburne)?
West Side School District (Cleburne) has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is West Side School District (Cleburne)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,028 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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