Bay School District

The Bay School District in Arkansas consists of two schools: Bay Elementary School and Bay High School. Based on the available data, Bay Elementary School appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state averages on proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels.

While Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 40% of elementary schools statewide, Bay High School has seen a decline in performance, dropping from the top third of high schools to the bottom third over the past year. Additionally, Bay Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a lower socioeconomic status compared to Bay High School.

Despite the differences in academic performance, the two schools have similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, indicating that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the disparities in outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Bay Elementary School is the stronger-performing school in the Bay School District, with consistent academic proficiency and a stable rating from SchoolDigger.