Summary:
The 72611 zip code area is home to two schools - Alpena High School and Alpena Elementary School, both part of the Alpena School District. While Alpena High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking in the top 17% of Arkansas high schools, Alpena Elementary lags behind, placing in the middle of the pack statewide.
Alpena High School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and excels on many test metrics, particularly in English Language Arts where 10th grade proficiency exceeds the state average. In contrast, Alpena Elementary trails the state average on most assessments, with 3rd grade proficiency rates lagging by 10-15 percentage points in core subjects.
Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 64% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, this does not appear to be holding back Alpena High School, which maintains strong academic performance. The high school also benefits from an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 3.6, well below the state average, which may contribute to its success. Overall, Alpena High School emerges as the standout in this data set, while Alpena Elementary shows room for improvement.
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