For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 514 students in West Side School Dist(Cleburne) 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 West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District 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 4% 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
514 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Side School Dist(Cleburne) 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 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
0.07
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
97%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,379 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,101 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,379
$13,132
Spending / Student
$27,101
$13,043
Best West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
West Side High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7241
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District?
West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District manages 2 public schools serving 514 students.
What is the rank of West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District?
West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District is ranked #89 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.
What is the racial composition of students in West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District?
97% of West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District?
West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is West Side School Dist(Cleburne) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,101 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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