Summary:
The 72471 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Swifton Middle School, which serves grades 5-7 and is part of the Jackson County School District. While Swifton Middle School's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing better than others, the school's statewide ranking and rating have fluctuated in recent years, suggesting inconsistent or variable performance.
Swifton Middle School's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages, with some exceptions. In ACT Aspire testing, the school's performance is also mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 54th out of 318 Arkansas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 226th out of 335 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 4 stars out of 5 to 2 stars during the same period.
Despite these academic challenges, Swifton Middle School appears to have adequate resources, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 and per-student spending of $9,195 in the 2018-2019 school year. However, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 72.73% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which can present unique challenges and require targeted support.
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