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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
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.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
97%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
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.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,974
$12,975
Spending / Student
$28,028
$12,887
Best West Side School District (Cleburne) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Road
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Road
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
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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