Summary:
The city of Paragould, Arkansas is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While some schools in the area, such as Greene City Technical Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, perform well and outrank the district and state averages on many academic measures, many of the Paragould schools struggle academically compared to state standards.
The data reveals significant disparities in performance across the district, with some schools like Greene City Technical High School performing better than the district and state averages, while others lag behind. This suggests there may be systemic challenges impacting student achievement in the Paragould School District and the Greene County Technical School District. The extremely high free/reduced lunch rates across the district indicate that poverty is a major factor that likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by many Paragould schools.
The data also highlights potential resource allocation issues, with a wide range in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools. This uneven distribution of resources may be exacerbating the performance gaps between the schools. Overall, the analysis of the Paragould school data reveals a district with significant room for improvement, particularly in addressing the academic and resource challenges faced by many of its schools. Targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation could be key to helping these schools better serve their students.
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