Summary:
The Armorel School District is served by a single elementary school, Armorel Elementary School, a PK-6 institution in Blytheville, Arkansas, with 234 students that has shown remarkable academic growth and consistently outperforms state averages across all subjects.
Armorel Elementary School is a standout performer, particularly in Mathematics where 56.7% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 44.1%. The school has demonstrated exceptional year-over-year improvement, with Science proficiency jumping 9.7 percentage points and Mathematics rising 8.3 percentage points from the previous year. This upward trajectory is reflected in its state ranking, which climbed from the 66th percentile (3 stars) to the 78th percentile (4 stars) over two years. The 6th grade class is a powerhouse, achieving a 66.7% proficiency rate in Mathematics—21.6 points above the state average. Despite serving a population where 62% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school outperforms the state in every subject and grade level, indicating highly effective teaching and leadership. The school also shows balanced strength across all core subjects, with proficiency rates tightly clustered between 50% and 56.7% in ELA, Reading, Math, and Science.
One interesting finding is the distinction between English Language Arts and Reading scores, with Reading proficiency consistently lower—for example, 6th graders achieve 53.4% in ELA but only 43.4% in Reading. This suggests that while students excel in writing and language conventions, reading comprehension may be a targeted area for future improvement. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and spending of $16,658 per student, Armorel Elementary School provides a strong, well-rounded education that makes it a true diamond in the rough for families in the area.
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