Summary:
The city of Forrest City, Arkansas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Forrest City School District. The data reveals a district struggling to provide quality education, with consistently low test scores and significant socioeconomic challenges facing the schools.
Forrest City High School stands out as the lowest-ranked high school in the district, with test scores well below the state average. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which could be a positive factor. In contrast, Stewart Elementary School has the highest ranking among the district's schools, though its test scores still lag behind state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in resource allocation, with spending per student ranging from $8,476 at Lincoln Academy to $17,519 at Forrest City Junior High. Additionally, all schools in the district have extremely high free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting that the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to their low academic performance. While the data paints a concerning picture, it also highlights the potential for improvement through targeted interventions and a more equitable distribution of resources.
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