Summary:
The Rivercrest School District in Arkansas is home to a single middle school, Rivercrest Junior High Prep Academy, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 111th out of 324 middle schools in 2024-2025 to 268th out of 335 in 2023-2024. Its overall rating by SchoolDigger has also varied, from 3 stars out of 5 in 2024-2025 to 1 star in 2023-2024.
In the 2024-2025 school year, Rivercrest Junior High Prep Academy outperformed the Rivercrest School District and the state of Arkansas in Mathematics and Algebra, with 45.1% and 77.8% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the district's 41.9% and 33.4% and the state's 38.7% and 30.9%. However, the school underperformed the district and state in English Language Arts and Reading for the same year. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's test scores were generally lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas.
Rivercrest Junior High Prep Academy faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (100% in 2023-2024) and fluctuating academic performance. However, the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 1 in 2023-2024 may provide more personalized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that the school is working to address the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population and maintain consistent academic achievement.
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