Summary:
The Bearden School District in Arkansas has only one elementary school, Bearden Elementary School, which serves students from prekindergarten through 6th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past three years, indicating significant challenges in academic achievement.
Bearden Elementary School's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science ranging from 17.9% to 26.8% in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 34.7% to 38.7%. The school's performance has declined over the past two years, with lower proficiency rates across all subject areas. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 98.68% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.
The school's challenges may be exacerbated by relatively low spending, as the Bearden School District's spending per student was $9,679 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is lower than the state average. These factors suggest that the district and school may need to explore strategies to address the persistent academic challenges and improve educational outcomes for the students at Bearden Elementary School.
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