Best Public Schools in Maumelle, AR

The city of Maumelle, Arkansas is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, which are part of the Pulaski County Special School District and the Academics Plus Public Charter Schools. The standout performers in the area are the charter schools, with Maumelle Charter Elementary, Maumelle Charter Middle School, and Maumelle Charter High School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state and outperforming their traditional public school counterparts on key metrics like test scores and school rankings.

The charter schools in Maumelle have significantly higher proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, often 20-30 percentage points above the state averages. In contrast, Maumelle Middle School and Pine Forest Elementary School appear to be the weaker performers, with lower test scores and rankings compared to their peers. The free/reduced lunch rates also seem to be inversely correlated with school performance, with the charter schools having the lowest rates and the traditional public schools having the highest.

The data suggests that the charter school model may be more effective in the Maumelle community, as the charter schools are able to achieve better outcomes with fewer resources, potentially indicating greater efficiency or different teaching approaches. This raises questions about the factors contributing to these differences and whether the lessons from the charter schools could be applied to improve the traditional public schools in the area.