Summary:
In zip code 72106 (Mayflower, Arkansas), there is one elementary school, Mayflower Elementary School, serving grades PK through 4 with 363 students as part of the Mayflower School District.
Mayflower Elementary School has shown a remarkable academic turnaround, jumping from the 29th percentile (1 star) in the 2024-2025 school year to the 64th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. The school excels in Science, with 62.8% of students proficient, significantly outperforming the state average of 44.0%. It also performs above state averages in English Language Arts (50.4% vs. 39.4%) and Reading (50.4% vs. 40.4%). However, Mathematics is a challenge, with only 37.2% of students proficient compared to the state's 44.1%, and this gap is especially wide in 4th grade, where just 25% are proficient versus the state's 47%. A notable "4th grade cliff" appears, with 3rd graders scoring 67.2% proficient in ELA but 4th graders dropping to 33.3%.
Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population (70.52% eligible for free/reduced lunch), the school achieves above-state-average proficiency in multiple subjects, highlighting effective programs and staff. The school consistently outperforms its district in every subject for 2025-2026, such as Science (62.8% vs. 45.1%), making it a strong anchor within the Mayflower School District. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and per-student spending of $11,904, the school provides a supportive environment, though the math performance and 4th-grade transition are key areas for improvement.
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