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Drew Central High School is a public high school located in Monticello, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 316 students. The school is part of the Drew Central School District, which is ranked 206 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Drew Central High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average in academic assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology were significantly lower than the state averages, ranging from 0% to 31.6% proficient, compared to the state averages of 31.7% to 59.9%. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.2 to 11.5 students per teacher, the school's academic performance lags behind its neighbor, Monticello High School, which has a similar student-teacher ratio of 10.4 students per teacher. Additionally, Drew Central High School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, significantly higher than the 48.63% rate at Monticello High School.
The consistent underperformance of Drew Central High School, with its ranking among Arkansas high schools ranging from 152 to 232 out of 263 to 305 schools, suggests that factors beyond just geographic proximity, such as district-level policies, resources, and student demographics, may be contributing to the disparities in academic achievement. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and its underperformance relative to its neighbor indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population and drive improvements in educational outcomes.
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