Summary:
The Brookland School District in Arkansas is home to two middle-level schools—Brookland Middle School (grades 4-6) and Brookland Junior High School (grades 7-9)—serving a total of 1,456 students in a highly ranked district that sits in the 90th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating.
Brookland Middle School is the standout performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages across all core subjects. Its proficiency rates are notably high, especially in Mathematics (65.3% vs. 44.1% state) and Science (57.6% vs. 44.0% state). In contrast, Brookland Junior High School shows a more complex picture: while its overall core proficiency is lower, it excels in advanced coursework, particularly Biology with an exceptional 81.6% proficiency rate—nearly double the state average. However, the Junior High struggles with advanced math, as 8th-grade Algebra proficiency (62.8%) and 9th-grade Geometry proficiency (41.5%) both fall below state averages. A clear "transition dip" is evident, with 6th-grade Mathematics at the Middle School at 73% dropping to 52.7% in 7th grade at the Junior High.
Key metrics reveal interesting contrasts. Brookland Junior High School has a much lower student-teacher ratio (11:1 vs. 18.5:1) and a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (27.82% vs. 35.76%), yet its core academic proficiency is lower than the Middle School's. Spending per student is nearly identical ($9,786 vs. $9,883). Despite these challenges, the Junior High has shown impressive year-over-year improvement, jumping from the 50th to the 71st percentile in state rankings, with English Language Arts proficiency rising from 32.3% to 43.5% and Mathematics from 37.2% to 48.6%. Both schools consistently outperform state averages, making the district a strong choice for families seeking high academic standards.
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