Summary:
The Marvell-Elaine School District in Arkansas operates two schools: Marvell-Elaine Elementary School and Marvell-Elaine High School. Both schools are ranked very low statewide, with the elementary school ranked 496th out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and the high school ranked 302nd out of 305 Arkansas high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
The proficiency rates for both schools are extremely low across all subjects and grade levels, well below the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were all below 10% at both the elementary and high school, compared to state averages around 35%. Both schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district.
Despite the high spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools are still struggling to improve student outcomes, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution. The data suggests that the Marvell-Elaine School District requires a comprehensive approach to address the systemic challenges facing the schools, including targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and community engagement to support student learning and achievement.
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