Serving 86 students in grades 6-8, Westwind School For Performing Arts 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwind School For Performing Arts School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Westwind School For Performing Arts School's student population of 86 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Westwind School For Performing Arts 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 Westwind School For Performing Arts School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
60%
19%
White
27%
57%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
22.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwind School For Performing Arts School's ranking?
Westwind School For Performing Arts School is ranked #729 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Westwind School For Performing Arts School?
86 students attend Westwind School For Performing Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Westwind School For Performing Arts School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwind School For Performing Arts School?
Westwind School For Performing Arts School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwind School For Performing Arts School offer ?
Westwind School For Performing Arts School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Westwind School For Performing Arts School part of?
Westwind School For Performing Arts School is part of Westwind School For Performing Arts School District.
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