Summary:
The 72823 zip code area is home to three schools that span different grade levels - Atkins Elementary School, Atkins High School, and Atkins Middle School. These schools are part of the Atkins School District, which is ranked 92 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the three schools, Atkins Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 100 middle schools in Arkansas and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school boasts the highest proficiency rates across most subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Atkins High School lags behind in proficiency, particularly in Mathematics and Geometry, where only 19.1% and 13.9% of students, respectively, were proficient or better in 2023-2024.
The data also reveals significant differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios among the three schools. Atkins High School has the highest per-student spending at $10,698 and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 4.9 students per teacher, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance compared to the elementary school. However, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the elementary and middle schools (over 65%) suggests that the schools may be serving a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, which could impact academic performance and resource allocation.
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