Summary:
The 71654 zip code area is home to three schools - McGehee Elementary School, McGehee High School, and Conner Middle School - all part of the McGehee School District. While McGehee Elementary stands out with strong mathematics performance, the overall academic achievement across the district lags behind state averages, particularly at the middle and high school levels.
McGehee Elementary School shines with 49% of students proficient or better in mathematics, outperforming the district and state. The school also boasts a high student-teacher ratio of 13.5, indicating smaller class sizes. In contrast, Conner Middle School outperforms the district and state in 6th grade English Language Arts and Reading, and has an even lower student-teacher ratio of 10.6, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, both McGehee High School and Conner Middle School have relatively low statewide rankings, with McGehee High School ranked 234 out of 305 high schools and Conner Middle School ranked 249 out of 335 middle schools in the state.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the elementary, middle, and high school levels within the district, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with the low statewide rankings of the schools, indicates that the McGehee School District may be facing significant socioeconomic and resource challenges. While the strong performance in mathematics at the elementary level presents an opportunity, the overall picture suggests the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to address the disparities and challenges faced by the district.
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