Summary:
The city of Hartman, Arkansas has only one public elementary school, Westside Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 298 students. The school is part of the Westside School District (Johnson), which is ranked 202 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Westside Elementary School is struggling academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in all core subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 293 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 380 out of 487 in 2021-2022. The school's rating has also dropped from 2 stars to 1 star during this time. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the academic challenges, the school appears to be allocating more resources per student and maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be positive factors in supporting student learning. However, further investigation into the specific factors contributing to these challenges, as well as strategies for improvement, would be warranted to better understand and address the school's needs.
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