Despite the challenges facing their communities, two area schools have made big strides in math, proving that hard work and dedication add up to success.
Flippin Middle School, Yellville-Summit Elementary, and Yellville-Summit High School have been recognized by the Office of Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as schools that are Beating the Odds. Even with many students qualifying for free and reduced lunch, these schools still excelled academically, earning top marks on the ATLAS exams.
The Outstanding Educational Performance Awards celebrate schools with the highest student growth. The rankings are based on the 2024 content growth score, calculated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. These scores measure how much students improve compared to peers with similar prior achievement.
Yellville-Summit Elementary clinched the No. 4 spot among the Top 5 High-Poverty Elementary Schools in Northwest Arkansas for Math Growth. Yellville-Summit High School placed second in the state for Math Growth and took home the top ranking for Overall ATLAS Growth.
Flippin Middle School wasnt far behind, earning recognition in two categories: third place in Math Growth for Northwest Arkansas and eighth place statewide. Flippin High School also made waves, securing fourth place in the region for ELA ATLAS Growth.
The report and full list of recipients are available at https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/1/555/files/2025/03/OEP-Awards_4_BTO-ATLAS_2024.pdf.
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