Mineral Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, United States, that serves grades 7 through 12. It is one of three public high schools in Howard County and the only high school managed by the Mineral Springs Saratoga School District.
Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mineral Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineral Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mineral Springs Elementary School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mineral Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mineral Springs Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
57%
19%
White
20%
57%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mineral Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Mineral Springs Elementary School is ranked #883 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mineral Springs Elementary School?
204 students attend Mineral Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mineral Springs Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mineral Springs Elementary School?
Mineral Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mineral Springs Elementary School offer ?
Mineral Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mineral Springs Elementary School part of?
Mineral Springs Elementary School is part of Mineral Springs School District.
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