Summary:
The Dardanelle School District in Arkansas is home to two elementary schools: Dardanelle Primary School and Dardanelle Intermediate School. While the schools have similar performance metrics, they face challenges in academic achievement, with both schools consistently underperforming compared to state averages in key subject areas.
The data shows that both Dardanelle Primary School and Dardanelle Intermediate School have seen a decline in their statewide rankings over the past three school years, indicating a need for improvement in academic performance. The schools' test scores are below the state average in subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science, with Dardanelle Intermediate School performing slightly better than Dardanelle Primary School. Additionally, the high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, around 70%, suggest a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may present additional challenges in terms of academic support and resources.
While the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are slightly higher at the Dardanelle Intermediate School, the differences are not substantial enough to explain the performance gap between the two schools. The district may need to explore targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes and address the underlying factors contributing to the schools' underperformance compared to state averages.
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