Summary:
The 72103 zip code area of Little Rock, Arkansas is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Little Rock School District. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance between these schools, with Chicot Elementary School standing out as the highest performer, while Mabelvale Middle School and Little Rock Southwest High School are among the lowest performing in the state.
Across the board, the schools in this zip code area have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 78.5% at Little Rock Southwest High to over 90% at the elementary and middle schools. This suggests a strong correlation between poverty and low academic achievement. Additionally, the schools perform well below state averages on standardized tests, with only 1.1% of students at Little Rock Southwest High proficient or better in Algebra, compared to 26.8% statewide.
Despite relatively high per-student spending, these schools continue to struggle, raising questions about resource allocation and utilization within the district. The consistent underperformance across multiple schools in the same district points to broader, systemic issues that may require comprehensive, long-term solutions to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students in this area.
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