Summary:
The Lee County School District in Arkansas has only one elementary school, Anna Strong Learning Academy. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with low academic performance on standardized tests compared to the state and district averages. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than the national average, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
Anna Strong Learning Academy serves a population with high levels of economic disadvantage, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level is likely a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of only 16.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 33.8%, highlights the significant gaps in student achievement that need to be addressed.
While the data does not provide insights into the specific reasons for the school's persistent challenges, it is clear that targeted interventions and support are needed to improve student outcomes at Anna Strong Learning Academy. The school's higher spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the issues, and a comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of the school and its students is likely required.
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