Elementary Schools in West Memphis School District


Summary:

The West Memphis School District in Arkansas is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, Richland Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently outpacing the other schools and the state of Arkansas on various academic measures.

Richland Elementary boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school also ranks among the top 50% of Arkansas elementary schools and has earned a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Faulk Elementary School and Jackson/Wonder Elementary School appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the district, ranking in the bottom 10% of Arkansas elementary schools and scoring well below the district and state averages on academic measures.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance across the schools in the West Memphis School District. While Richland Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, the majority of the district's elementary schools struggle to meet even the district's low proficiency rates. This highlights the need for the district to closely examine the factors contributing to these performance gaps and implement targeted strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students.

District Detail

 301 South Avalon
West Memphis, AR 72301

 (870) 735-1915

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 250 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,511

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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