Summary:
The city of Mayflower, Arkansas is home to three schools: Mayflower Elementary School, Mayflower High School, and Mayflower Middle School, all part of the Mayflower School District. While the high school has the highest statewide ranking among the three, the data reveals some concerning trends, including declining performance and socioeconomic challenges faced by the district.
Mayflower Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, going from 3 stars in 2022-2023 to 1 star in 2024-2025. The school also has lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages across core subjects, and a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 63.28%. In contrast, Mayflower High School has the highest ranking among the three schools, but its performance has been inconsistent, fluctuating between 1 and 3 stars over the past three years.
The data also reveals disparities in spending per student, with Mayflower High School spending the most at $10,561 per student, followed by Mayflower Elementary School at $9,673 and Mayflower Middle School at $8,613. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all three schools, ranging from 51.86% to 63.28%, suggest that the district is serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance observed.
Thank you for your feedback!