Summary:
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock is a single public charter school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 754 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade as its own district.
This school stands out for its significant academic challenges, consistently scoring well below state averages across nearly all subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, only 16.8% of students were proficient in English Language Arts compared to 39.4% statewide, and just 19% were proficient in Mathematics versus 44.1% statewide. The school has earned a 0-star rating and ranks in the bottom 2-8% of Arkansas elementary schools over the last three years, with its ranking declining from the 8th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 2nd percentile in 2025-2026. A staggering 95.62% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. The school spends $12,813 per student, yet this high spending has not translated into academic success, raising questions about resource allocation and instructional strategies.
Despite these struggles, there is one notable bright spot: performance in Algebra. In the 2025-2026 school year, 42.8% of students taking the Algebra exam were proficient, exceeding the state average of 36.9%. This suggests a strong, targeted program for advanced math students. Additionally, 7th graders consistently show the highest proficiency rates across subjects (ELA: 25.5%, Math: 25.5%, Science: 30.9%), while 3rd and 6th graders perform the lowest, indicating variability in grade-level effectiveness that could serve as an internal benchmark for improvement. The school's declining trajectory and flat year-over-year proficiency rates highlight the urgent need for effective interventions to overcome systemic barriers.
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