Honoring our 2025 OEP award recipients for academic growth

Outstanding performance award

We are thrilled to celebrate eight outstanding schools and districts that have been recognized with the 2025 OEP awards for their unwavering commitment to excellence!

The Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas is proud to honor Arkansas schools that demonstrate exceptional student academic growth. These awards highlight schools that are truly "beating the odds" by focusing on student progress and achievement.

These schools have shown incredible dedication to student success, innovation, and continuous improvement—making a lasting impact through their partnership with Solution Tree.

2025 OEP award winners

• Warren Middle School (Warren SD)
• Anna Strong Learning Academy & Lee High School (Lee County SD)
• Berryville Middle School and Berryville High School (Berryville SD)
• Westside High School (Westside SD)
• Tuckerman High School (Jackson County SD)
• McGehee Elementary School and McGehee High School (McGehee SD)
• Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Barton Junior High School & El Dorado High School (El Dorado SD)
• East End Middle School (Sheridan SD)

Congratulations to this year’s winners! Your dedication to excellence and student success inspires educators everywhere.