Ashdown School District

The Ashdown School District in Arkansas serves students from elementary through high school, with three schools in the district: Ashdown Elementary School, Ashdown High School, and Ashdown Junior High School. While Ashdown Elementary School performs above the district and state averages in several subject areas, the other two schools in the district struggle, with Ashdown High School and Ashdown Junior High School falling well below state averages in proficiency rates, particularly in math and science.

The data also reveals that all three schools in the Ashdown School District have high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 68.59% to 71.38%, indicating a high-need student population. This may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the district. Additionally, there appears to be an imbalance in resource allocation, with Ashdown High School spending significantly more per student than Ashdown Junior High School.

Overall, the Ashdown School District is facing significant challenges in providing quality education to its students. The data highlights the need for the district to closely examine its resource allocation, instructional practices, and support systems to address the academic underperformance and the high-need student population it serves.