Summary:
Batesville School District has one middle school, Batesville Junior High School Charter, which serves grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking between 156th and 211th out of all Arkansas middle schools. While the school generally underperforms the state average on standardized tests, it excels in Algebra, with 85.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 66.7%.
Batesville Junior High School Charter has a student population of 742, with a relatively high percentage of 56.6% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's per-student spending was $8,394 in the 2018-2019 school year, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 for the 2023-2024 school year. These factors suggest the school may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact academic performance, but the low student-teacher ratio could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students.
Overall, Batesville School District has one middle school that has shown fluctuating performance, with strengths in Algebra but generally underperforming the state average on other standardized tests. The school's demographics and funding suggest it may face unique challenges, but the low student-teacher ratio could be a valuable asset in addressing these issues and improving student outcomes.
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