For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 585 students in Westside School District (Johnson). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Westside School District (Johnson) have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
585 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westside School District (Johnson), 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
86%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,747 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,434 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,747
$12,975
Spending / Student
$12,434
$12,887
Best Westside School District (Johnson) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
193 School St.
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Westside High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Hwy. 164
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1171
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1171
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westside School District (Johnson)?
Westside School District (Johnson) manages 2 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the rank of Westside School District (Johnson)?
Westside School District (Johnson) is ranked #210 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Westside School District (Johnson)?
86% of Westside School District (Johnson) students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westside School District (Johnson)?
Westside School District (Johnson) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Westside School District (Johnson)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,434 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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