Summary:
The Blytheville School District in Arkansas serves 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this district are performing significantly below state averages on key academic metrics, with consistently low proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas.
None of the schools in the Blytheville School District stand out as clear high-performers. Blytheville High School has only 15.1% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.7%, and just 3.2% proficient in Algebra, versus 26.8% statewide. The elementary and middle schools show similarly low proficiency rates, with the highest being 50.9% of 5th graders proficient in English at Blytheville Elementary. All schools in the district have extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 96.98% to 100%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.
Spending per student varies widely across the district, from $9,977 at Blytheville Elementary to $13,683 at Blytheville High School, with the district average being $11,376. Student-teacher ratios also range from 10:1 at the high school to 18.6:1 at the elementary school, suggesting potential staffing challenges. Overall, the data points to systemic issues within the Blytheville School District that need to be addressed to improve academic outcomes for students.
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