Summary:
The city of Greers Ferry, Arkansas is home to two schools: West Side Elementary School and West Side High School, both part of the West Side School District (Cleburne). While West Side Elementary has respectable performance, the standout school in the area is West Side High School, which ranks 37 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Side High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Arkansas high schools over the past 3 years, indicating strong and sustained academic performance. The high school outperforms the state average in several key metrics, including English Language Arts, Reading, and Science proficiency rates across multiple grade levels. In contrast, West Side Elementary School performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Reading, but below average in Mathematics and Science.
Both schools serve a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools spend more per student than the state average, the data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school levels. This raises questions about equity in educational opportunities and resources, and highlights the importance of the district's focus on addressing areas of weakness, particularly in STEM subjects, to ensure all students in Greers Ferry receive a well-rounded and high-quality education.
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