Summary:
The Westside School Dist(Johnson) in Arkansas consists of two schools: Westside High School and Westside Elementary School. Both schools struggle with low academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in core subject areas.
Westside High School is ranked 243 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently performs poorly on standardized tests, with particularly low proficiency rates in Geometry (1.8%) and Algebra (14.6%). In contrast, Westside Elementary School is ranked 293 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and has a 2-star rating, performing slightly better than the high school but still struggling with many grade-level proficiency rates below 50%.
Both schools in the Westside School Dist(Johnson) have extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 98% for each school, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. Despite the low performance, the district appears to be spending a relatively high amount per student, suggesting that funding may not be the primary issue. Addressing the underlying challenges, whether they be socioeconomic, instructional, or otherwise, will be crucial for improving the performance of these schools and providing better opportunities for the students.
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