Summary:
The 72065 zip code area is home to a single standout middle school, East End Middle School, which is part of the Sheridan School District. This school has consistently improved its statewide ranking over the past three years, moving from 195th out of 318 Arkansas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 75th out of 335 in 2023-2024, accompanied by an increase in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 4 stars.
East End Middle School outperforms the Sheridan School District and the state of Arkansas in several key academic areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, and Science proficiency for all grades, 7th grade, and 8th grade. The school's performance on ACT Aspire assessments is also strong, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state in multiple subject areas and grade levels.
With a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 44.58%, East End Middle School serves a diverse student population, including a significant proportion of students from lower-income households. The school's ability to achieve strong academic outcomes despite this demographic factor is noteworthy. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.1 is relatively low, which can contribute to more personalized attention and support for students.
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