Summary:
The Caddo Hills School District in Arkansas is a small, rural district serving 585 students across two schools: Caddo Hills Elementary School (Pre-K through 6th grade) and Caddo Academy (7th through 12th grade). The district ranks 99th out of 251 in Arkansas, earning a 3-star rating, and serves a student population where over 80% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Caddo Hills Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in Mathematics and Science, with overall proficiency rates (52.1% and 51.1%) exceeding state averages. The 4th grade is a particular highlight, dramatically outperforming state averages in all subjects. However, the school faces a "middle school slump," with 6th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.9%) and Reading (23.9%) falling well below state averages. In contrast, Caddo Academy has made a remarkable leap, jumping from the 53rd to the 77th percentile in state rankings to earn a 4-star rating—the highest in the district. The high school boasts a strong 91.1% graduation rate and excels in advanced math, with 10th-grade Geometry proficiency (20.6%) exceeding the state average (16.5%).
Key differences between the schools include student-teacher ratios, with the elementary school at 13.8:1 and the high school at an impressively low 8.9:1. While the elementary school spends more per student ($12,639), the high school achieves better state rankings with lower spending, suggesting efficient resource allocation. Both schools share a common challenge in English Language Arts and Reading, where scores generally lag behind state averages. The district's overall strength in mathematics, particularly at the high school level, provides a potential model for improving performance in other subjects. For parents, Caddo Academy offers a standout high school experience with strong graduation rates and math programs, while Caddo Hills Elementary School provides excellent early-grade instruction, especially in 4th grade, but may require additional support for students transitioning to middle school.
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