Lonoke School District

The Lonoke School District in Arkansas consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. While the district faces significant challenges in academic performance, with most schools underperforming compared to state averages, there are also some bright spots that provide valuable insights for improvement.

Lonoke Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 133 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has relatively strong test scores, with 35.2% of students proficient or better in overall math and 39.7% proficient or better in overall science. In contrast, Lonoke High School, while ranked lower than the middle school (159 out of 305 Arkansas high schools), still performs better than the district and state averages in several subject areas, such as 10th grade English (37.6% proficient) and 9th grade reading (39.4% proficient).

Across the district, the schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 59.96% at Lonoke High School to 67.95% at Lonoke Middle School, suggesting a relatively high-need student population. Spending per student also varies, from $8,209 at Lonoke Elementary to $9,882 at Lonoke High School, with a district average of $8,793 per student. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of Lonoke Middle School and addressing the equity concerns across the district could provide valuable insights for improving the overall academic performance of the Lonoke School District.