Summary:
The 71743 zip code area is home to two schools - Cabe Elementary and Gurdon High School, both part of the Gurdon School District. While Cabe Elementary serves as the sole elementary school in the area, Gurdon High School is the only high school option for students in the 71743 zip code.
Cabe Elementary and Gurdon High School both face significant challenges, with low statewide rankings and ratings. Cabe Elementary ranks between 322-378 out of 487-497 Arkansas elementary schools and is rated 1-2 stars out of 5, while Gurdon High School ranks between 248-265 out of 282-305 Arkansas high schools and is rated just 1 star out of 5. Both schools struggle with test scores that fall well below the state averages, with the highest proficiency rates at Cabe Elementary in 6th grade Math (41.7%) and 6th grade Reading (35.5%), and at Gurdon High School in 12th grade Biology (50%) and 8th grade Science (28%).
Despite the low academic performance, the schools in this area appear to be spending more per student than the state average, with Cabe Elementary spending $11,219 per student and Gurdon High School spending $13,785 per student. Additionally, the schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 70% at both institutions. These factors suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the underlying challenges and improve educational outcomes for the students in the 71743 zip code.
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