Summary:
The city of Lepanto, Arkansas is home to two schools: East Poinsett County High School and Lepanto Elementary School, both part of the East Poinsett County School District. While the schools face challenges in serving high-need student populations, they each have unique strengths and opportunities for growth.
East Poinsett County High School has shown consistent performance, ranking 106th out of 295 Arkansas high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 108th out of 282 in 2021-2022, both with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school stands out for its strong math proficiency, with 52.4% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics across all grades, compared to the state average of 36.4%. However, the school struggles with English Language Arts and Reading assessments, where proficiency rates are consistently below the state average.
Lepanto Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, despite fluctuations in its statewide ranking. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (81.71%), indicating a high-need student population. Interestingly, Lepanto Elementary School has a higher per-student spending ($11,675) compared to the high school ($9,971), which may be a factor in its performance.
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