Summary:
The 72650 zip code area is home to two schools - Marshall High School and Marshall Elementary School, both part of the Searcy County School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 57 out of 252 in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating, the performance of these two schools varies significantly.
Marshall High School stands out as the stronger performer, consistently ranking higher than the state average on standardized tests like ATLAS and ACT Aspire. In the 2023-2024 school year, its 10th-grade students scored 46.5% proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.7%. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has improved its statewide ranking from 128 out of 282 high schools in 2021-2022 to 44 out of 305 in 2023-2024. In contrast, Marshall Elementary School has a lower 3-star rating and has ranked between 196 and 306 out of 487-497 elementary schools in the state over the past three school years.
Both schools serve a student population with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. This may contribute to the performance gap between the high school and elementary school, as socioeconomic factors can significantly impact educational outcomes. The higher per-student spending and larger student-teacher ratio at the elementary school suggest a need for additional resources and support to help close this gap and ensure all students in the 72650 zip code area have access to a high-quality education.
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