Summary:
The city of Ashdown, Arkansas is home to three public schools: Ashdown Elementary School, Ashdown High School, and Ashdown Junior High School, all of which serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals that the schools in Ashdown are struggling, with consistently low statewide rankings and academic performance well below state averages.
Across all three Ashdown schools, proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, with gaps ranging from 9 to 12 percentage points. The schools have also seen little to no improvement in test scores over the past two school years. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 68% to 73%.
While the student-teacher ratios at the schools are within reasonable ranges, the per-student spending varies widely, with Ashdown School District spending $11,529 per student at the high school and $9,278 per student at the junior high school. This disparity may indicate potential issues with resource allocation and equity within the district. Overall, the data paints a picture of a school system that is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and addressing the underlying challenges will be crucial for the district to improve student outcomes.
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