The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that $6,950,900 will be awarded to 163 schools through the Arkansas School Recognition Program. The Arkansas School Recognition Program (Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2107) provides financial awards to the top 10 percent of public schools that achieve high student performance on the state-required assessments in grades 3 through 10 and the top 10 percent of public schools that achieve high student academic growth, including high school graduation rates.
Farmington High School will receive $63,500 for being rated in the top 5% of high student academic growth and graduation rates in Arkansas. Pop Williams Elementary will receive $20,100 for being in the top 10% of academic growth and achievement. Farmington Junior High School has garnered statewide recognition as a 2023 "School on the Move Toward Excellence." The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) acknowledged the school's achievements in boosting its letter grade to a B and increasing its “ESSA School Index Score” by five or more points.
These distinctions are a testament to the unwavering dedication of the school's staff, students, and administration in pursuing educational excellence. Congratulations to our students and staff on being recognized for outstanding academic achievement and graduation success! #Cardstudentsareworthit