Summary:
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in the area, with 638 students. The school's academic performance is consistently well below the state averages, ranking 463 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock struggles significantly on standardized tests, with only 17.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 11.7% in Mathematics, and 12.4% in Science, compared to state averages of 33.8%, 36.4%, and 35.6%, respectively. Despite above-average spending per student ($11,033) and a low student-teacher ratio (9.9), the school has not shown signs of improvement over the past three years, indicating systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, long-term strategy to address.
The school serves a high-need student population, with 96.39% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school faces additional challenges in providing the necessary resources and support for students to succeed academically. While the funding and staffing levels appear adequate, the school's consistently low performance across all subjects and grade levels suggests the need for a thorough evaluation and implementation of targeted interventions to drive meaningful progress.
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