Summary:
The Malvern School District in Arkansas consists of 4 schools: 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals significant achievement gaps between the district and the state, with most schools struggling to meet state proficiency averages across subject areas. However, Wilson Intermediate School stands out as a high performer, outpacing the district and state in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science.
While Malvern High School has the highest statewide ranking among the district's schools, the data also shows inconsistent performance across grade levels, with 3rd/4th graders at Malvern Elementary School and 7th/8th graders at Malvern Middle School performing worse than their older/younger peers. The high free/reduced lunch rates across the district, ranging from 65.91% to 76.75%, likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by the schools.
Overall, the data highlights the need for the Malvern School District to address the significant achievement gaps, inconsistent performance, and the impacts of poverty in order to better support student success across all grade levels. Targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students, as well as ensuring students are well-prepared academically before reaching high school, could be important areas of focus for the district.
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