Summary:
The 71801 zip code area of Hope, Arkansas is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school. While the schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, a few standouts emerge. Spring Hill Elementary School and Spring Hill High School consistently outperform the district and state averages, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Reading. In contrast, schools like Beryl Henry Upper Elementary and Yerger Junior High struggle significantly, highlighting disparities in educational opportunities within the region.
The data reveals a strong correlation between poverty, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance. Most schools in the 71801 zip code have 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, except for Spring Hill Elementary at 54.88%. This suggests that addressing socioeconomic factors could be key to improving outcomes across the district. Additionally, the smaller schools, such as Spring Hill High School and Creative Action Team School, appear to perform better than the larger schools, hinting at the potential benefits of smaller learning environments.
The schools in the 71801 zip code area fall under the jurisdiction of two different school districts: Hope School District and Spring Hill School District. The data suggests that the schools within the higher-rated Spring Hill School District generally outperform those in the lower-rated Hope School District, emphasizing the importance of strong district-level leadership and resources in supporting individual school improvement.
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