Summary:
The Paris School District in Arkansas has one middle school, Paris Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. While the district as a whole is ranked 77 out of 252 districts in the state and rated 4 out of 5 stars, Paris Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 99 out of 318 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 177 out of 335 in 2023-2024.
Paris Middle School has an enrollment of 317 students, with 100% of them receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a highly economically disadvantaged population. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages, with some exceptions in 5th-grade performance. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,947, which is higher than the state average, but it is unclear whether this spending is effectively translating into improved academic outcomes for the students.
Despite the relatively small class sizes, with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, Paris Middle School's declining statewide ranking and uneven academic performance suggest that the school may face challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve the school's performance and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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