Summary:
The Bauxite School District in Arkansas consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a public charter school), and 0 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance and economic backgrounds.
Among the standout schools in the district, Bauxite Middle School ranks highly in the state, placing 73rd out of 324 Arkansas middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong performance across multiple subjects, with particularly high proficiency rates in mathematics (50.5% proficient or better) and science (50.8% proficient or better) for all grades. In contrast, Bauxite High School, while still performing well, ranks 133rd out of 291 Arkansas high schools and has above-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Reading compared to the state.
The district's schools exhibit a range of student performance, free/reduced lunch rates, and per-student spending, with the charter school Miner Academy receiving the highest per-student funding. The variation in these key metrics suggests the district may need to tailor its support and strategies to address the specific needs of each school community, particularly in the area of mathematics, where proficiency rates lag at the high school level.
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