Summary:
The Cross County School District in Arkansas operates two schools: Cross County Ele Technical Academy, an elementary school, and Cross County High A New Technical School, a high school. While the high school is a strong performer, ranking 71 out of 291 Arkansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating, the elementary school's overall performance is more mixed, with strengths in mathematics but challenges in English Language Arts and Reading.
Cross County High A New Technical School outperforms the district and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in mathematics and science. In contrast, Cross County Ele Technical Academy performs better than the district and state in mathematics but lags behind in English Language Arts and Reading. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with exceptionally high free/reduced lunch rates, which likely contributes to the disparities in academic performance.
The higher spending per student at Cross County High A New Technical School, along with its lower student-teacher ratio, may be factors in its stronger academic outcomes compared to the elementary school. Continuous monitoring and analysis of these trends can help the Cross County School District develop targeted strategies to support student success across all grade levels.
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