Summary:
The 72903 zip code area of Fort Smith, Arkansas is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant variation in the academic performance of these schools, with a few standouts that consistently rank among the top in the state.
L.A. Chaffin Middle School is a top performer, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher proficiency rates than the Fort Smith School District and state averages across all subject areas. Similarly, John P. Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 25 elementary schools in Arkansas, with impressive proficiency rates, especially in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The highest-performing high school in the area is Southside High School, which has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 30 high schools in the state.
In contrast, the Fort Smith Virtual Academy, an alternative school, has notably lower proficiency rates across all subject areas compared to the district and state averages. The data also suggests a correlation between higher free and reduced-price lunch rates and lower academic performance, with schools like Park Elementary and Fort Smith Virtual Academy, which have the highest poverty rates, also having the lowest proficiency rates.
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