Summary:
The city of Lonoke, Arkansas is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Lonoke School District. While the district faces some challenges, a few schools stand out for their strong performance.
Lonoke Middle School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking 133 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts relatively high test scores, with 35.2% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Lonoke High School has a lower statewide ranking (159 out of 305 Arkansas high schools) and a 2-star rating, but stands out for its high 9th-grade proficiency in ATLAS/Geometry at 36.8%, significantly higher than the district and state.
Across the district, the schools face challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 59.96% at Lonoke High School to 67.95% at Lonoke Middle School. This suggests economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the district's test scores are consistently lower than the state averages, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. The data also reveals inconsistent performance across grade levels within the same school, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support programs to address these equity concerns.
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