Summary:
The city of Waldron, Arkansas is home to 4 public schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. The schools in this Waldron School District face some significant academic challenges, with test scores generally well below state averages, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels.
Among the standout schools, Adventure Online Academy, an alternative public charter school, has impressive 10th grade Biology test scores with 100% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school struggles with low proficiency rates in Geometry. Meanwhile, Waldron High School has the highest overall state ranking among the district's schools, rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and showing improvement in its ranking over recent years.
Across the district, there are concerning trends, including low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, all schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the district spends slightly more per student than the state average and maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, these investments have not yet translated to stronger academic outcomes for Waldron's students.
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