Maddux Elementary School

2100 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maddux Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maddux Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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School Overview

Maddux Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Maddux Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maddux Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#921 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
36%
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9%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
98%
20%
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White
n/a
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maddux Elementary School's ranking?
Maddux Elementary School is ranked #921 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Maddux Elementary School?
443 students attend Maddux Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Maddux Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maddux Elementary School?
Maddux Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maddux Elementary School offer ?
Maddux Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Maddux Elementary School part of?
Maddux Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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