Summary:
The 72099 zip code area of Jacksonville, Arkansas is home to a single public charter middle school, Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy, which serves grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 100%, indicating a high-need student population.
Academically, the school's performance is generally below state averages, with some exceptions. While 6th grade math proficiency is significantly higher than the state average, 8th grade math proficiency is 0%. The school's overall English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates are around 20%, compared to the state averages of 33.8% and 36.4% respectively. The school's academic performance has declined in recent years, falling from a 4-star rating and 90th statewide ranking in 2021-2022 to a 1-star rating and 245th ranking in 2023-2024.
Despite the school's challenges, it maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1, suggesting a focus on individualized attention. The school's high percentage of free/reduced lunch students and relatively low academic performance compared to state averages indicate that it is likely serving a disadvantaged student population and may need additional resources and support to improve outcomes. Continued monitoring and comparison to similar schools or districts could provide valuable insights for improving educational opportunities in this area.
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