Summary:
Tuckerman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-4 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, which is part of the Jackson County School District. While the district is ranked 58 out of 252 in the state and has a 4-star rating, Tuckerman Elementary's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 43rd out of 485 schools in 2016-2017 to 280th out of 497 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year.
Tuckerman Elementary's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math for all grades at 30.5%, 30.5%, and 35.3% respectively, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.95% to 80.38% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Tuckerman Elementary's spending per student, at $9,971 in 2018-2019, is lower than the nearby Hillcrest Elementary ($12,263), Weiner Elementary ($13,430), Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary ($14,166), and Cedar Ridge Elementary ($14,083).
While Tuckerman Elementary's performance has been inconsistent, the school's challenges, including lower test scores, higher rates of economic disadvantage, and lower spending per student compared to nearby schools, suggest that addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes and better serving its student population.
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