Summary:
The 71602 zip code area in Arkansas is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the White Hall School District or the Pine Bluff School District. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, with the White Hall schools significantly outperforming the lone Pine Bluff school, Matthews Elementary.
The standout schools in the area are Moody Elementary and Taylor Elementary, both of which consistently rank in the top 35% of Arkansas elementary schools and have the highest proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Matthews Elementary, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, struggles academically, ranking in the bottom 3% of Arkansas elementary schools.
The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the schools' academic outcomes, as the free/reduced lunch rates vary widely across the schools. Additionally, the variation in spending per student does not appear to directly correlate with academic performance, indicating that other factors, such as district-level differences, may be at play. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the underlying factors contributing to the disparities in educational outcomes within the 71602 zip code area.
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