Summary:
The city of Des Arc, Arkansas is home to two high-performing schools - Des Arc Elementary School and Des Arc High School. Both schools have earned impressive statewide rankings, with Des Arc Elementary ranking in the top 28 elementary schools and Des Arc High ranking in the top 38 high schools in Arkansas for the 2021-2022 school year.
Des Arc Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, outpacing the state average in several key test score metrics, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. The school is particularly strong in 4th and 6th grade Mathematics, with over 60% proficiency. Meanwhile, Des Arc High School also demonstrates impressive results, exceeding the state average in English Language Arts and Reading for most grade levels, and achieving remarkable performance in 7th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 90% and 66% proficiency, respectively.
The Des Arc School District as a whole is ranked 25th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a high-performing district that has maintained a consistent commitment to academic excellence. Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, but the district's ability to address these challenges and deliver strong academic results is a testament to the dedication and efforts of the school community.
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