Summary:
The Blytheville School District in Arkansas is home to two elementary schools: Blytheville Primary School (grades K-2) and Blytheville Elementary School (grades 3-5). Unfortunately, both schools have consistently performed poorly on academic measures, ranking in the bottom 5% of Arkansas elementary schools.
Proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages for both schools across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 7.3% of Blytheville Elementary School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. This persistent low performance suggests a systemic issue within the Blytheville School District that needs to be addressed.
Additionally, both schools have extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at these schools, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The district may need to explore targeted interventions and support programs to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the students and find more effective ways to utilize its resources to improve student learning.
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