Summary:
The 72101 zip code area in Arkansas is home to two schools - McCrory Elementary School and McCrory High School, both part of the McCrory School District. While McCrory Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 20% of elementary schools in Arkansas, the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 65 out of 282 high schools in 2021-2022 to 171 out of 305 high schools in 2023-2024.
McCrory Elementary School stands out as the stronger performing school, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and students outperforming district and state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math proficiency. In contrast, McCrory High School lags behind the district and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in Math and Geometry, despite having a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the elementary school.
The data also reveals that over 50% of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating these are relatively low-income communities that may face additional challenges. While the reasons for the stark contrast in academic performance between the elementary and high school are not entirely clear, further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes and identify opportunities for improvement at the high school level.
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