Summary:
The Hermitage School District in Arkansas serves students from elementary through high school, but its two schools, Hermitage Elementary School and Hermitage High School, have consistently underperformed on statewide assessments and rankings over the past three school years.
Both Hermitage Elementary and Hermitage High have received a 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with Hermitage Elementary ranking 385th out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools and Hermitage High ranking 209th out of 291 Arkansas high schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The schools' proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages, ranging from 13.6% to 42.9% proficient or better.
Despite the higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the Hermitage School District appears to be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The data suggests that the district serves a predominantly low-income community, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution, the data highlights specific subject areas and grade levels where students are struggling the most, which could be targeted for intervention and support to improve student outcomes.
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