Summary:
The 72801 zip code area of Russellville, Arkansas is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Russellville School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 94 out of 252 in Arkansas, the schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-performers and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.
Sequoyah Elementary School and Center Valley Elementary School are the top-performing elementary schools, consistently ranking among the best in the state with high proficiency rates. In contrast, Crawford Elementary School and Dwight Elementary School have struggled with low proficiency rates, ranking in the bottom 20% of Arkansas elementary schools. Russellville Middle School stands out as a bright spot, performing well above the district and state averages in most subject areas.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also tending to have the lowest proficiency rates. This highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student learning and the need for the Russellville School District to examine its practices and ensure more equitable outcomes across all schools in the 72801 zip code area.
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