Summary:
The city of Charleston, Arkansas is home to two schools - Charleston Elementary School and Charleston High School, both part of the Charleston School District. While Charleston High School has consistently ranked among the top 75 high schools in Arkansas, Charleston Elementary School's performance has been more mixed, with areas of strength and others needing improvement.
Charleston High School stands out for its strong academic performance, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates. In contrast, Charleston Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the past 3 years, though it has maintained a 4-star rating in the past two years. The elementary school's proficiency rates are mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.
Both schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. However, the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at both schools suggest that these factors may be contributing to their overall performance. By analyzing the specific strategies and practices that have led to Charleston High School's success, the district can identify opportunities to support and elevate the academic achievement across all schools in the area.
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