Summary:
The Mayflower School District in Mayflower, Arkansas, serves 1,015 students across three public schools: Mayflower Elementary School (PK-4), Mayflower Middle School (5-8), and Mayflower High School (9-12). The district ranks 118th out of 251 in Arkansas, earning a 3-star rating, and all schools serve a student population where over 60% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Mayflower Elementary School is the standout performer, particularly in Science, where it achieved a 62.8% proficiency rate—nearly 19 points above the state average. This school also posted the district's largest ranking improvement, jumping from the 29th percentile (1 star) to the 64th percentile (3 stars) in one year. In contrast, Mayflower Middle School declined from the 54th to the 41st percentile over the same period, and its 5th graders show a sharp drop in Math and Reading proficiency compared to the elementary school's 4th graders, suggesting a challenging transition. The middle school also has the lowest spending per student ($9,965) and the highest student-teacher ratio (14.8:1), which may contribute to its struggles.
Mayflower High School provides stability and success, maintaining a 3-star rating for two consecutive years. It boasts a 93.6% graduation rate (above the state average of 90.1%) and a very low 0.5% dropout rate. The high school also shows targeted academic strength, with 9th graders achieving 35.2% proficiency in Algebra and 10th graders reaching 39% in Biology, both above state averages. Overall, while the elementary school excels in early grades and science, and the high school ensures strong graduation outcomes, the middle school faces resource and performance challenges that the district may need to address.
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