Summary:
The city of Norman, Arkansas is home to two schools - Caddo Hills Elementary School and Caddo Academy, both part of the Caddo Hills School District. While Caddo Hills Elementary School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating and top-half ranking among Arkansas elementary schools, Caddo Academy has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom third to the top half of high schools.
Caddo Hills Elementary School excels in 3rd and 4th grade reading and math, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. However, the school struggles with lower proficiency rates in 5th and 6th grade, as well as in high school subjects like Algebra and Geometry. Caddo Academy, on the other hand, outperforms the district and state in overall math proficiency, with 50% of students proficient or better. Both schools have high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of their student populations.
In terms of resource allocation, Caddo Academy spends $10,209 per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.7, compared to Caddo Hills Elementary School's $9,759 per student and 12.3 student-teacher ratio. These differences may contribute to Caddo Academy's improved performance compared to the elementary school. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the educational landscape in Norman, Arkansas, with both strengths and areas for improvement across the two schools.
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