Summary:
The city of Maynard, Arkansas is home to two schools - Maynard Elementary School and Maynard High School, both part of the Maynard School District. While the elementary school struggles, with proficiency rates well below state averages, the high school appears to be a relative bright spot, outperforming the district and state in many academic areas.
Maynard High School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to a 2-star rating for Maynard Elementary. The high school outperforms the elementary school across most subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Maynard High has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 3.6, compared to 13.2 at the elementary school, suggesting students may receive more individualized attention and support.
Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This highlights the significant socioeconomic challenges facing the Maynard community and the need for targeted resources and support to help these students succeed. While the performance gap between the elementary and high school is noteworthy, addressing the needs of the high-poverty student population and identifying best practices at the high school level could help improve outcomes across the district.
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