Summary:
The Star City School District consists of three schools: Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, Star City High School, and Star City Middle School. While the district faces challenges in improving student outcomes, particularly in mathematics, there are some standout elements worth noting.
Star City High School has seen the most improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 235th out of 282 Arkansas high schools in 2021-2022 to 130th out of 295 in 2022-2023, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is the highest-ranked school in the district. In contrast, Star City Middle School has the lowest statewide ranking, placing 240th out of 335 Arkansas middle schools in 2023-2024 with a 1-star rating.
Across the district, test scores lag behind the state averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27% of students at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School were proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.4%. Additionally, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 68.78%, indicating a high-need student population. The district as a whole faces challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged students and improving overall academic performance.
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