Summary:
The 72202 zip code area of Little Rock, Arkansas is home to 5 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools display a wide range of academic performance, with Gibbs Magnet Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing school in the group, ranking 188 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools in 2023-2024. In contrast, other schools in the area, such as Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School and Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary, face challenges with lower test scores and higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The data reveals that the schools with the highest academic performance, such as Gibbs Magnet, also tend to have the lowest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in student outcomes. Additionally, the two magnet schools in the area, Gibbs Magnet and Carver Steam Magnet, demonstrate higher academic performance compared to the other schools, indicating that the specialized curriculum and resources available at magnet schools may be beneficial for student achievement.
The lone charter school in the data set, Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School, has maintained a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years, despite lower overall rankings, suggesting that the school has been able to provide a stable educational environment for its students. Overall, the data highlights the need to address equity and access to quality education in the 72202 zip code area, as the stark differences in academic performance among the schools suggest that some students may be facing significant challenges in their educational journey.
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