Summary:
The Fordyce School District in Arkansas has only one elementary school, Fordyce Elementary Schools, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's academic performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 315th out of 487 Arkansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 353rd out of 497 in 2023-2024, earning it a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Fordyce Elementary Schools' proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in English Language Arts for all grades was 23.3%, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school's performance on ACT Aspire assessments in 2022-2023 also shows lower proficiency rates than the state in English, Math, Science, and Reading. Despite the school's higher spending per student of $13,640 in 2018-2019, which is above the state average, these academic challenges persist.
The data suggests that Fordyce Elementary Schools is struggling to meet the needs of its student population, with a relatively high percentage of students (30.46% in 2022-2023) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges. While the school's lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7 in 2022-2023 could be a positive factor, it does not appear to be enough to overcome the broader academic performance issues. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as the high poverty levels and the declining statewide ranking, will be crucial for improving student outcomes and overall school performance.
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