Summary:
The Alma School District in Arkansas is home to two elementary schools: Alma Intermediate School and Alma Primary School. While neither school stands out as a top performer, they appear to be relatively average-performing schools within the district and the state.
Both Alma Intermediate School and Alma Primary School have consistently maintained their statewide rankings in the 300s out of around 500 Arkansas elementary schools, with Alma Intermediate School holding a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The schools' proficiency rates in core subjects like ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages, with some exceptions. Similarly, their ACT Aspire assessment scores in Math and Reading are also below the state and district averages.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may play a role in the schools' performance, as both have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 47% for the 2022-2023 school year. The student-teacher ratios for both schools are around 19-20 students per teacher, which is relatively average. While the schools' per-student spending is close to the state average, targeted interventions and instructional strategies could help address the academic gaps and improve outcomes for the students in the Alma School District.
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