Summary:
The city of Prescott, Arkansas is home to three public schools: Prescott Elementary School, Prescott High School, and Prescott Junior High School, all of which serve students from the Prescott School District. The data reveals that these schools are consistently underperforming, with low statewide rankings, poor test scores, and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
None of the Prescott schools stand out as high-performing, with all three receiving a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates on standardized tests are well below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Prescott Elementary's proficiency rates ranged from 23.4% to 55.6%, compared to the state averages of 34.7% to 43.1%. The schools also have extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 100% to 113.53%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community.
While the schools vary in their per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, these differences do not seem to translate into improved academic performance. The data suggests that the Prescott School District faces systemic challenges that have persisted over time, with little evidence of improvement in the schools' statewide rankings or ratings. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, long-term approach involving the district, community stakeholders, and state-level support.
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