Summary:
The 72114 zip code area of North Little Rock, Arkansas is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 3 high schools (with 1 public charter high school), and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in this area, with North Little Rock Center of Excellence, a public charter high school, standing out as the highest-performing school, while the two elementary schools, Boone Park Elementary School and Seventh Street Elementary School, lag behind significantly in proficiency rates and rankings.
The high schools in the data set have significantly lower proficiency rates in Math and Geometry compared to the state averages, while the two elementary schools have particularly low proficiency rates in Math, Science, and Reading. North Little Rock Center of Excellence stands out with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Biology compared to the other schools. Additionally, all schools in the data set, except North Little Rock Center of Excellence, have a 1 or 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across all schools suggest these schools serve predominantly low-income communities, which can present unique challenges in terms of resources, student support, and academic achievement. The presence of a public charter high school, North Little Rock Center of Excellence, provides an alternative option for students and families, and its higher performance highlights the potential benefits of school choice. However, the low-performing elementary schools may require targeted interventions and support to address the significant gaps in academic proficiency compared to state and district averages.
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