Summary:
The city of Calico Rock, Arkansas is home to two schools: Calico Rock Elementary School and Calico Rock High School, both part of the Calico Rock School District. While the elementary school has consistently ranked in the top half of Arkansas elementary schools, its ranking has declined in recent years. The high school has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, now placing in the lower half of Arkansas high schools.
Calico Rock Elementary School performs above the state average in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Reading, but below the state average in other grades and subjects. The school has a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 78.61%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Calico Rock High School's proficiency rates are consistently below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with particularly low performance in Algebra and Geometry.
Both schools face challenges in maintaining strong academic performance and statewide rankings. The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools suggest that socioeconomic factors may be impacting student achievement. Additionally, the inconsistent performance at the elementary school and the consistently low performance at the high school may require targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes. The resource allocation between the two schools, with the high school spending more per student, may also be an area that needs further examination to ensure equitable distribution of funds and support for all students in the Calico Rock School District.
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