Summary:
The city of Hector, Arkansas is home to two schools - Hector Elementary School and Hector High School, both part of the Hector School District. While Hector High School stands out as a higher-performing school, with a 4-star rating and strong test scores, Hector Elementary School lags behind, with a 1-star rating and underperformance in core subjects.
Hector High School boasts a statewide ranking of 87 out of 305 Arkansas high schools, indicating strong academic achievement. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Reading, though it struggles in Mathematics and Science. In contrast, Hector Elementary School ranks 351 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools, with generally lower test scores across all subject areas. Both schools, however, face significant economic challenges, with 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests a disparity in resource allocation, with Hector High School spending $12,329 per student, compared to $8,398 per student at Hector Elementary School. Additionally, Hector High School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 8.2, compared to 13.9 at the elementary school. These differences may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools, highlighting the need for the Hector School District to address the educational and economic challenges faced by the community.
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