Summary:
Waldron School District in Arkansas has only one middle school, Waldron Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 194th out of 330 Arkansas middle schools in 2022-2023 to 238th out of 324 in 2024-2025. Waldron Middle School's academic achievement, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Waldron Middle School faces challenges related to its student population, with a high percentage (73.42% in 2023-2024) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student body. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.6 in 2023-2024 is slightly higher than the state average, which may impact the quality of instruction. Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,256, slightly above the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Waldron School District and its sole middle school, Waldron Middle School, are facing significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted investments in resources, professional development for teachers, and evidence-based strategies to support student learning and achievement.
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