Best Public Schools in Manila, AR

The city of Manila, Arkansas is home to two schools: Manila Elementary School and Manila High School, both part of the Manila School District. While the elementary school has shown some bright spots in 5th grade performance, both schools struggle to meet state averages in several subject areas, particularly at the higher grade levels. The data suggests that the schools face challenges in providing consistent and sustained academic improvement for their students.

Manila Elementary School is ranked 244 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in 5th grade English Language Arts and Reading, but struggled in 4th grade English Language Arts and 6th grade Science. Manila High School, on the other hand, is ranked 207 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and has a 2-star rating. The high school performed below the state average in many subject areas, including 10th grade English Language Arts and Math, though it did outperform the state in 9th grade Biology.

Both schools face challenges related to funding and resources, with Manila High School spending more per student than Manila Elementary School, yet not necessarily achieving better academic performance. Additionally, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools suggest that the student population faces socioeconomic challenges that may impact academic achievement. Targeted interventions and support programs could be beneficial in addressing these issues and helping the schools in Manila, Arkansas improve their overall performance.