Summary:
The Academies Of Math And Science district in Little Rock, Arkansas, contains a single elementary school, Academies Of Math And Science School, which serves grades K-8 with 486 students and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
This school is a study in contrasts, showing rapid improvement while still significantly lagging behind state averages. The most critical weakness is mathematics, where the school's overall proficiency rate of 22.4% is roughly half the state average of 44.1%. This math gap is consistent across all grade levels, indicating a systemic problem requiring foundational intervention. The 8th grade is a particular point of concern, with proficiency rates drastically lower than the state in every subject, including just 9.5% in math compared to the state's 36.2%. However, there is a notable bright spot in 7th grade, where the school actually outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (38.2% vs. 37.7%) and Reading (40% vs. 39%), suggesting a possible effective teacher or targeted program at that level.
Despite these challenges, the school is making clear progress. From the 2024-2025 to the 2025-2026 school year, proficiency rates improved significantly across all subjects, with Reading jumping 15.7 points and Science rising 14.2 points. This year-over-year improvement is a positive sign that the school's strategies may be starting to overcome the challenges associated with serving a high-needs population. The school currently holds a 1-star rating and is ranked 389th out of 491 schools in Arkansas, placing it in the 21st percentile. Because it is the only school in its district, the district's ranking is a direct reflection of the school's performance.
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