Summary:
The city of Elkins, Arkansas is home to a strong school district with 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district as a whole is ranked 14th out of 252 districts in the state and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic performance across the board.
Within the Elkins school system, a few schools stand out as exceptional performers. Elkins Elementary School ranks 40th out of 497 elementary schools in Arkansas and has consistently been a top-performing school, earning a 5-star rating. Similarly, Elkins Middle School ranks 43rd out of 335 middle schools in the state and has maintained a 4-star rating for the past 3 years. While not the highest ranked, Elkins High School still performs well, ranking 61st out of 305 high schools and earning a 4-star rating.
Across the Elkins school district, students generally outperform state averages on standardized tests, with Elkins Elementary School having 48.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.8%. The district also stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra and Geometry at the middle school level. Despite the strong academic performance, the schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a need to provide additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students.
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