Summary:
The 71836 zip code area is home to two schools - Oscar Hamilton Elementary School and Foreman High School, both part of the Foreman School District. While Oscar Hamilton Elementary is a strong performer, ranking in the top 30% of Arkansas elementary schools, Foreman High School lags behind, ranking in the bottom 40% of high schools in the state.
Oscar Hamilton Elementary stands out with its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that exceed the district and state averages, particularly in math where 54.5% of students scored proficient or better. In contrast, Foreman High School has a 2-star rating and its test scores trail the district and state across most subject areas. The elementary school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.5 compared to 6.3 at the high school, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
Despite Foreman High School spending more per student at $10,060 compared to $8,263 at Oscar Hamilton Elementary, the high school's weaker performance suggests a potential imbalance in how resources are allocated between the two schools. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rate of 77.25% at Oscar Hamilton Elementary may indicate greater socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, which could be a factor in the performance gap between the two schools.
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