Maynard Elementary School

Maynard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Maynard, Arkansas, with 305 students. The school is part of the Maynard School District, which is ranked 117 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maynard Elementary School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 29.6% in English Language Arts, 25% in Mathematics, and 30.2% in Science, compared to the state averages of 34.7%, 38.7%, and 38.1% respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 324 out of 487 schools in 2021-2022 to 342 out of 495 schools in 2024-2025. Compared to the nearby Park Elementary School and Pocahontas Elementary School, Maynard Elementary School generally performs worse in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

Maynard Elementary School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.02% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have lower rates (e.g., 88.34% at Park Elementary School). The school's high poverty levels may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance, and the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of their economically disadvantaged student population.