Summary:
The city of McCrory, Arkansas is home to two schools: McCrory Elementary School and McCrory High School, both part of the McCrory School District. While McCrory Elementary School has consistently outperformed state and district averages on standardized tests, McCrory High School has struggled to match the state's performance, with declining rankings and lower test scores in several subject areas.
McCrory Elementary School stands out as the stronger of the two schools, with students performing at or above proficiency levels in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing it in the top 25% of Arkansas elementary schools in recent years. In contrast, McCrory High School has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 25% to the bottom half of Arkansas high schools.
Despite the higher spending per student at McCrory High School, the school's test scores in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages. This suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and targeted interventions, may play a significant role in driving academic success. The analysis highlights the need for a closer examination of the strategies and practices employed at the successful McCrory Elementary School, which could provide valuable insights for improving performance at McCrory High School.
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