Summary:
The Academies Of Math And Science district in Little Rock, AR, consists of a single K-8 school, Academies Of Math And Science School, which serves 486 students and is ranked 389 out of 491 schools in Arkansas, placing it in the 21st percentile with a 1-star rating.
While the school generally underperforms compared to state averages across all subjects, there are notable bright spots and areas of concern. A standout finding is the exceptional year-over-year improvement from the 2024-2025 to the 2025-2026 school year, with proficiency gains of 9 to 15 percentage points in every subject—a remarkable turnaround that suggests significant changes in instruction or curriculum. However, performance varies dramatically by grade level: 7th graders are the school's top performers, actually exceeding the state average in English Language Arts (38.2% vs. 37.7%) and Reading (40% vs. 39%) in the 2025-2026 school year. In stark contrast, 8th graders face a "cliff," scoring far below state averages, particularly in Mathematics (9.5% proficient vs. 36.2% state average) and English Language Arts (14.3% vs. 37.2% state average).
Mathematics remains the school's most critical weakness, with overall proficiency (22.4%) nearly half the state average (44.1%). The student-teacher ratio is 16.3:1, slightly above the national average, and 70.16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a demographic factor that often correlates with additional challenges. Despite these hurdles, the school's rapid improvement trajectory is a positive sign for parents, though the sharp drop in 8th-grade performance warrants close attention from school leadership to ensure all students benefit from the recent gains.
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