Summary:
The Hamburg School District in Arkansas includes three elementary schools—Noble Elementary School (serving Pre-K through 2nd grade), Allbritton Elementary School (serving 3rd through 5th grade), and Portland Elementary School (serving Pre-K through 5th grade)—with the district ranking 188th out of 251 districts in Arkansas.
Portland Elementary School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 290th out of 491 schools statewide (41st percentile, 2 stars) and showing positive momentum from a previous rank of 340th. Despite having the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (75%), Portland significantly outperforms Allbritton Elementary School in every subject, with all-grade proficiency rates of 34.7% in ELA, 34.7% in Reading, 48.9% in Math, and 34.7% in Science, compared to Allbritton’s 27.6%, 27.6%, 36.8%, and 29.4%, respectively. Portland’s 3rd-grade class is exceptionally strong, with 50% proficiency in ELA and 61.1% in Math, far exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Allbritton Elementary School has declined for three consecutive years, dropping to the 20th percentile (394th rank), and its 3rd-grade proficiency rates are notably lower at 26.1% in ELA and 23.1% in Math.
Noble Elementary School, the largest school with 416 students, spends the most per student ($15,956) but serves only Pre-K through 2nd grade, so no test scores are available to measure its effectiveness. However, the subsequent performance of its students at Allbritton Elementary School (which is poor) compared to Portland Elementary School’s own Pre-K-2 graduates (which is strong) suggests that Noble’s early education program may be a weak link. Allbritton Elementary School also spends $2,053 less per student than Portland ($11,560 vs. $13,613), raising questions about resource allocation. Overall, Portland Elementary School is the clear standout, while Allbritton Elementary School’s decline is the district’s most pressing concern.
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