Summary:
The city of Arkadelphia, Arkansas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district includes Arkadelphia School District, which encompasses 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
Among the standout schools in the district, Goza Middle School ranks 153 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and boasts the highest proficiency rates, including 78.9% in 8th grade Algebra. In contrast, Arkadelphia High School struggles with low proficiency rates, particularly in math and science, despite having the highest spending per student at $12,858. Meanwhile, Louisa Perritt Primary serves a high-need student population with 64.94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet the school still manages to perform relatively well.
Across the district, student-teacher ratios vary, with Arkadelphia High School having the lowest ratio at 9.2 students per teacher. The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 45.9% at Arkadelphia High School to 64.94% at Louisa Perritt Primary, suggest significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance across the district.
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