Summary:
The Estem Public Charter School district in Arkansas consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's performance varies across schools and subject areas, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School is a standout middle school, ranking 93rd out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and earning 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. The school excels in English Language Arts and Mathematics, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School struggles in Mathematics, with only 15.4% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.4%.
Estem High School also performs well in English Language Arts and Reading, but lags behind in Mathematics and Science. The district as a whole faces challenges in ensuring consistent academic performance across all subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients at the Estem schools suggest the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, raising questions about educational equity.
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