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Calico Rock 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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 370 students in Calico Rock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Calico Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
370 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calico Rock School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
97%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,086 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,268 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,086
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,268
$13,043
Best Calico Rock School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calico Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 College St
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-8533
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-8533
Grades: K-6
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Calico Rock High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Place
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-3745
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calico Rock School District?
Calico Rock School District manages 2 public schools serving 370 students.
What is the rank of Calico Rock School District?
Calico Rock School District is ranked #86 out of 257 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 Calico Rock School District?
97% of Calico Rock School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calico Rock School District?
Calico Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Calico Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,268 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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