Summary:
The city of Jacksonville, Arkansas is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for improvement.
Bayou Meto Elementary School is the top performer in the district, ranking 349 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. It has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science compared to other schools in the area. Bobby G Lester Elementary School also stands out, ranking 390 out of 497 and outperforming district and state averages in several subject areas. Additionally, the Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary public charter school shows strong performance, particularly in Science.
However, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with most schools performing well below state averages, especially in Mathematics and Science. All schools in the district have extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. While the challenges are significant, the pockets of success demonstrate that with the right strategies and resources, the district's schools can improve and better serve their students.
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