Summary:
The city of Waldron, Arkansas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Waldron Elementary School, Waldron Middle School, Waldron High School, and Adventure Online Academy. The Waldron School District as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages, with most schools scoring below average on key metrics like test scores and proficiency rates.
Among the standout schools, Waldron High School has the highest statewide ranking at 205 out of 291 Arkansas high schools, and the highest student-teacher ratio at 8.3, suggesting more resources per student. In contrast, Adventure Online Academy, the district's alternative school, has extremely low proficiency rates in core subjects compared to the district and state averages, indicating significant challenges in serving its student population.
Across the schools, economic disadvantage is a significant issue, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 60.61% at Adventure Online Academy to 95.11% at Waldron Elementary School. This suggests the district may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its student population to improve overall outcomes.
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