Arkansas City

The schools in Arkansas City include 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with a few standout schools leading the way.

Jefferson Elementary and C 4 Elementary consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Roosevelt Elementary also exceeds the district averages in most subject areas. In contrast, schools like Frances Willard Elementary, Adams Elementary, and I X L Elementary lag behind, suggesting potential inequities in resources, teaching quality, or other factors that contribute to student success.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between poverty, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with the highest poverty rates tend to have the lowest test scores, indicating that socioeconomic status may be a significant factor in student achievement. Additionally, the high student-teacher ratios, especially at the middle and high school levels, may be a concern and could impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive. Overall, the district's performance lags behind the state averages, suggesting room for improvement and the need to identify and replicate the practices of the top-performing schools to raise the bar for the entire district.