Summary:
The Cleveland County School District in Arkansas has only one elementary school, Rison Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Despite serving a relatively disadvantaged population, with 64.99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Rison Elementary School has consistently performed above the state average on standardized tests, ranking in the top half of Arkansas elementary schools over the past three years.
Rison Elementary School's strong academic performance is reflected in its proficiency rates, which were higher than the state and district averages in all grade levels and subject areas during the 2023-2024 school year. The school's per-student spending of $16,678 for the 2018-2019 school year was also higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state average, indicating a focus on providing students with personalized attention and resources.
While Rison Elementary School is performing well overall, there are a few areas, such as 3rd-grade English Language Arts and Reading proficiency, where the school's performance is closer to or slightly below the state average. These areas could be potential targets for improvement, but the school's consistent high performance and effective resource allocation suggest that it is providing a quality education to its students despite the challenges of serving a disadvantaged population.
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