Summary:
The Dardanelle School District in Arkansas consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Dardanelle Primary School and Dardanelle Intermediate School), 1 middle school (Dardanelle Middle School), and 1 high school (Dardanelle High School). The district serves the city of Dardanelle, which has a population of around 5,000 people.
Dardanelle High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 26th out of 291 Arkansas high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Arkansas high schools over the past 3 years, with 4-5 star ratings, and it outperforms the state and district averages across a variety of subject areas. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district appear to be struggling more, with lower test scores and rankings compared to state averages.
Across the district, the schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 67.42% at Dardanelle High School to 72.61% at Dardanelle Intermediate School, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, there is variation in spending per student, from $8,187 at Dardanelle Primary School to $10,935 at Dardanelle High School, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation across the district.
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