Summary:
The Dardanelle School District in Arkansas consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.
Dardanelle High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking 26th out of 291 Arkansas high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school significantly outperforms the state average on test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.5. In contrast, the district's elementary and middle schools struggle to match the state average in English Language Arts and Reading, with proficiency rates around 30%.
Dardanelle Middle School performs well on math and algebra tests, with 87.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra in 2024-2025. The school also has a higher percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts and Reading compared to the district and state. However, the district's spending per student varies widely, from $8,187 at Dardanelle Primary School to $10,935 at Dardanelle High School, which may be an area for further investigation.
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