Summary:
The city of Lamar, Arkansas is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Lamar Elementary School, Lamar High School, and Lamar Middle School. While the district as a whole is only ranked 106th out of 252 in the state, Lamar School District has a standout performer in Lamar High School, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in Arkansas.
Lamar High School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Biology, though it lags behind in Math, particularly in Algebra. In contrast, Lamar Elementary School performs below the state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math across all grade levels. Lamar Middle School shows a mixed performance, with some grade levels exceeding the state average and others falling short.
Interestingly, the data suggests an inverse relationship between spending per student and academic performance. Lamar Elementary, which spends the most per student at $9,533, has the lowest test scores, while Lamar High School, which spends the least per student at $6,942, has the highest performance. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student outcomes in the Lamar school district.
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