The Arkansas School Recognition Program has provided eight financial awards totaling $328,700 to six high-performing or high-growth Springdale schools.
"We are exceptionally proud of these Springdale schools, which are working alongside all district schools to provide unparalleled education for our students," said Dr. Jared Cleveland, Springdale Public Schools superintendent. "It's exciting to see how they're empowering students to be successful learners now and in the future."
Ark. Code Ann. §6-15-2107 authorizes rewards up to $100 per student who attends a public school or public charter school that’s in the top 5% of all Arkansas public schools in student performance or student academic growth, according to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education website. This includes high school graduation rates for secondary schools under criteria established by the Arkansas Board of Education.
Up to $50 per enrolled student is awarded to public schools or public charter schools in the top 6-10% of all public schools in the state under the same criteria.
The following Springdale schools were recognized with Top 5% Performance awards:
• Hunt Elementary School, $52,000
• Young Elementary School, $47,700
The following Springdale schools were recognized with Top 6-10% Performance awards:
• Hellstern Middle School, $39,450
• Shaw Elementary School, $30,200
• John Tyson Elementary School, $25,650
The following Springdale schools were recognized with Top 5% Growth awards:
• Hunt Elementary School, $52,000
• John Tyson Elementary School, $51,300
The following Springdale school was recognized with Top 6-10% Growth award:
• Monitor Elementary School, $30,200
Some $6,950,900 was awarded to schools throughout Arkansas for 2023, according to DESE.
