Summary:
The city of Bigelow, Arkansas is home to two schools - Anne Watson Elementary School and Bigelow High School, both part of the East End School District. While the schools share some similarities, such as a majority white student population and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, they also exhibit notable differences in academic performance and other key metrics.
Anne Watson Elementary School stands out for its relatively high English proficiency rates, but struggles with lower math and science proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has also declined in recent years, dropping from 229th out of 496 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 320th out of 492 in 2022-2023. In contrast, Bigelow High School boasts strong English proficiency, but faces challenges in math, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.1% to 53.2% across grades 7-10.
The data also reveals significant differences in spending per student, with Bigelow High School spending $10,928 per student, compared to $8,683 per student at Anne Watson Elementary School. This disparity may contribute to the performance gaps observed between the two schools. Additionally, Bigelow High School has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to Anne Watson Elementary School.
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