Summary:
The city of Green Forest, Arkansas is home to three schools: Green Forest Intermediate School, Green Forest Elementary School, and Green Forest High School, all part of the Green Forest School District. The data reveals a significant disparity in performance between the schools, with Green Forest Elementary School consistently outperforming the other two schools in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and SchoolDigger ratings.
Green Forest Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 247 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools and earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. In contrast, Green Forest Intermediate School struggled with proficiency rates, often falling below the district and state averages.
The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.96% at Green Forest High School to 82.49% at Green Forest Elementary School, suggest that the schools in Green Forest face significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, the variation in spending per student, from $8,759 at Green Forest Intermediate School to $11,584 at Green Forest High School, raises questions about how resources are allocated within the district and whether funding is being distributed equitably.
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