Summary:
The city of Gosnell, Arkansas is home to two schools - Gosnell Elementary School and Gosnell High School, both part of the Gosnell School District. Based on the available data, Gosnell Elementary School appears to be the standout performer, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to a 2-star rating for the high school.
Gosnell Elementary School consistently outperforms Gosnell High School and the state average on key academic metrics, including proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. The elementary school's strongest subject is Mathematics, with 50.3% of students proficient or better, compared to 45.2% at the high school and the state average of 38.7%. In contrast, Gosnell High School struggles the most in Algebra and Geometry, with proficiency rates well below the state average.
Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the high school has a lower student-teacher ratio than the elementary school, this does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes. The higher spending per student at the high school compared to the elementary school is also an interesting finding that warrants further investigation to understand how resources are being allocated across the district.
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