Summary:
The 72858 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Pottsville School District, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 12th out of 252 districts in Arkansas and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional performance.
Pottsville Elementary School stands out as a true standout, consistently ranking among the top 20-25 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has impressive test scores, with 54.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. In contrast, the other schools in the district, while still performing well, do not reach the same exceptional levels as the elementary school.
Across the district, student-teacher ratios vary, with Pottsville High School having a remarkably low ratio of 5.4, likely contributing to its strong performance. Spending per student is also highest at the high school level, which is common due to the increased costs associated with advanced coursework and extracurricular activities. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, making the strong academic performance even more noteworthy.
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