The Little Rock School District (LRSD) has achieved a significant milestone based on the latest ATLAS assessment results and cut scores. The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) announced that LRSD has surpassed the performance threshold outlined in Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2913, which triggers additional Coordinated Support from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As a result, LRSD will no longer be required to participate in quarterly Act 1082 check-ins with the district support unit.
Under Arkansas law, DESE provides Coordinated Support to districts where 40-49% of students score in the lowest performance level on the prior year’s state summative reading assessment. The latest results demonstrate that LRSD’s scores have improved beyond this threshold, signaling a positive trend in student achievement and academic progress.
“This is a momentous achievement for our district and a testament to the hard work of our students, educators, and families,” said Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent of the Little Rock School District. “We are proud of the progress we’ve made and are committed to maintaining this upward trajectory toward sustained academic excellence.”
This milestone highlights LRSD’s ongoing commitment to improving literacy outcomes and fostering a culture of learning and growth. The District acknowledges the vital role of community partnerships, innovative teaching strategies, and dedicated educators in achieving these results.