Summary:
The 71913 zip code area of Hot Springs, Arkansas is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Hot Springs School District. While the district as a whole struggles, with a ranking of 183 out of 252 districts in the state, a few schools stand out in both positive and negative ways.
Hot Springs World Class High School is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 154 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in English Language Arts and Reading, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages, but lags behind in Mathematics, with only 8.4% of students proficient in Geometry. In contrast, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is the lowest-performing, ranking 433 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating, with the lowest proficiency rates across all subject areas.
Across the district, all schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Spending per student varies, but the district average of $11,347 is slightly higher than the state average. The data suggests systemic challenges within the Hot Springs School District, with all schools underperforming compared to state averages, and raises questions about the effectiveness of the magnet school model in this context. Addressing these issues and providing targeted support for students will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in this area.
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