Summary:
The 72061 zip code area is home to two schools, Guy-Perkins Elementary School and Guy-Perkins High School, both part of the Guy-Perkins School District. While the high school performs better than the elementary school, both face significant challenges, particularly in mathematics proficiency.
The high school stands out as the stronger of the two, ranking 116 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, this is a decline from the previous year's 4-star rating and 71st place ranking. In contrast, the elementary school lags behind, performing above the state average in English Language Arts and Reading but significantly below in Mathematics.
Both schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite this, the district invests heavily in its schools, with per-student spending exceeding the state average and low student-teacher ratios. Yet, the academic outcomes do not yet reflect the level of investment, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of the district's strategies and resource allocation.
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