Summary:
The Conway School District in Arkansas is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8: Carl Stuart Middle School, Ruth Doyle Middle School, Ray/Phyllis Simon Middle School, and Bob Courtway Middle School. The data reveals notable differences in the performance and characteristics of these schools.
Ruth Doyle Middle School stands out as the top-performing school, ranked 29th out of 324 Arkansas middle schools and earning a 5-star rating. It consistently outperforms the district and state averages on test scores across all subjects and grade levels, while also having a lower free/reduced lunch rate and student-teacher ratio compared to the other schools. Carl Stuart Middle School is another high-performing school, ranked 36th and earning a 4-star rating, with strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.
In contrast, Ray/Phyllis Simon Middle School and Bob Courtway Middle School generally lag behind the district and state averages in most subjects and grade levels. Bob Courtway Middle School stands out with the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 76.86%, significantly higher than the other schools. These differences in performance and student demographics suggest that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school culture and leadership, may play a significant role in student outcomes within the Conway School District.
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