Summary:
The 72645 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Leslie Intermediate School, which serves grades 4-6 and is part of the Searcy County School District. While the district is ranked 57th out of 252 in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating, Leslie Intermediate School faces unique challenges with 98.42% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Academically, Leslie Intermediate School generally outperforms the state averages in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency rates, though there are some exceptions in 6th grade. The school's ACT Aspire test scores are also mostly higher than the state averages, particularly in English and Reading. However, the school's ACT Aspire Math proficiency rates are lower than the state averages, especially in 5th grade, suggesting a potential area for improvement.
Despite the economic challenges faced by its student population, Leslie Intermediate School appears to be allocating resources effectively, with a higher-than-average spending per student of $10,584 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.6 compared to the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's generally strong academic performance, though continued efforts to address the lower proficiency rates in certain subject areas and grade levels could help ensure all students reach their full potential.
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