Summary:
The Crossett School District in Arkansas serves students from preschool through 12th grade across three schools: Crossett Elementary School, Crossett High School, and Crossett Middle School. However, the district faces significant challenges, as all three schools consistently perform well below the state average on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels.
The data shows that proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the Arkansas state average. For example, in 2024-2025, only 19% of students at Crossett Elementary School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 34.7%. The situation is even more dire at Crossett High School, where only 15.6% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district.
Despite relatively high spending per student and student-teacher ratios that are in line with or slightly better than the state average, the Crossett schools have maintained their low performance over the past few years, with little to no improvement in their statewide rankings or SchoolDigger star ratings. This suggests a need for a comprehensive review of the district's educational strategies and resource allocation to address the underlying factors contributing to the consistently poor academic outcomes.
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