Summary:
The city of Paris, Arkansas is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Paris Elementary School, Paris High School, and Paris Middle School. These schools, part of the Paris School District, serve a combined enrollment of 1,083 students, with Paris Elementary being the largest at 431 students.
Among the standout schools, Paris Elementary School ranks 172 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, outperforming the state average in several key metrics, including mathematics and science proficiency. Paris High School also shines, ranking 80 out of 305 Arkansas high schools with a 4-star rating and exceeding the state average in English Language Arts and Biology. In contrast, Paris Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over time, with more mixed performance compared to the other two schools.
Despite the academic strengths of Paris Elementary and Paris High, the district as a whole faces significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the 100% free/reduced lunch rate across all three schools. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 7.7 to 15.7 students per teacher, suggest a focus on providing more individualized attention and support for students. Continued efforts to address these challenges and build on the academic successes of the standout schools could lead to further improvements in the district's overall performance.
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