Summary:
The Newport School District in Arkansas operates two schools: Newport Elementary School and Newport High School. Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Based on the available data, there are no clear standout schools in the Newport School District. Both the elementary and high school have relatively low performance metrics compared to state averages. Newport Elementary School has significantly lower proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, with around 24-28% of students proficient in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math, compared to state averages of 34-39%. Similarly, Newport High School also has lower proficiency rates than the state average, with 2023-2024 scores ranging from 16.7% in Math to 25.2% in English Language Arts for all grades, compared to state averages of 31.7-36.4%.
Despite the relatively high spending per student of around $11,000-$11,400, which is slightly higher than the state average, the schools in the Newport School District are still struggling academically. This could indicate issues with how resources are being allocated and utilized within the district. Additionally, the lack of improvement over time, with Newport High School consistently ranking in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate its strategies to better support student learning and achievement.
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