Summary:
The Pea Ridge School District in Arkansas is home to two middle schools: Pea Ridge Junior High School and Pea Ridge Middle School. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data reveals significant differences in their academic performance and rankings.
Pea Ridge Middle School stands out as the top-performing middle school in the district, ranking 51 out of 330 Arkansas middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests across subjects, with 43.8% proficiency in English Language Arts compared to the district's 37.2% and the state's 34.7%. In contrast, Pea Ridge Junior High School ranked 175 out of 335 in the 2023-2024 school year and has a 2-star rating, indicating a significant gap in academic achievement between the two schools.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and school resources. Pea Ridge Middle School has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 34.35%, suggesting a relatively more advantaged student population. Additionally, the school spent $8,980 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, the insights highlight the need to further investigate the factors contributing to the disparity in academic outcomes between the two middle schools in the Pea Ridge School District.
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