Eight Cabot Schools Receive Outstanding Educational Performance Awards!
October 10, 2025

Eight Cabot Schools Receive Outstanding Educational Performance Awards!
Congratulations to Eastside Elementary, Westside Elementary, Southside Elementary, Northside Elementary, Ward Central Elementary, Stagecoach Elementary, Mountain Springs Elementary, and Cabot Freshman Academy for being recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas for Outstanding High Student Growth on the ATLAS assessment!
These honors reflect how much students at each school improved academically compared to students with similar prior achievement across the state. The OEP recognizes schools for Overall Growth, as well as for growth in Math and English Language Arts (ELA).
To learn more about the OEP awards and see the complete statewide list, visit the official Outstanding Educational Performance Awards Report.
Eastside Elementary
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Central region)


Westside Elementary
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High ELA Growth (Statewide)


Southside Elementary
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High Overall Growth (Central region)
High Math Growth (Central region)


Northside Elementary
High Overall Growth (Statewide)

Ward Central Elementary
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High ELA Growth (Statewide)
High Overall Growth (Central region)
High Math Growth (Central region)
High ELA Growth (Central region)



Stagecoach Elementary
High Overall Growth (Statewide)

Mountain Springs Elementary
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High ELA Growth (Statewide)
High Overall Growth (Central region)
High Math Growth (Central region)
High ELA Growth (Central region)



Cabot Freshman Academy
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High Overall Growth (Central region)
High Math Growth (Central region)


In addition to these honors, seven Cabot elementary schools ranked among the Top 20 Elementary Schools in Arkansas for Overall ATLAS Growth - an incredible achievement that highlights the district’s dedication to continuous student learning and academic progress. At the secondary level, Cabot Freshman Academy ranked #12 among the Top 20 High Schools in Arkansas for Overall ATLAS Growth.
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Superintendent Michael Byrd shared his pride in this districtwide achievement:
“This recognition is quite an honor and a direct reflection of the commitment, skill, and perseverance our teachers demonstrate every day. The fact that multiple Cabot schools were recognized across both statewide and regional categories speaks volumes about the consistent excellence taking place across our district.”
He added, “While awards like this are never the goal in and of themselves, they serve as powerful affirmations of the impact our educators are having on students. Thank you for leading with purpose, fostering high expectations, and creating schools where students grow academically and personally. "
This recognition underscores the dedication of Cabot’s teachers, staff, and administrators and the continued success of our students. Congratulations to all our award-winning schools for setting the standard for academic growth in Arkansas!