Summary:
The 72774 zip code area is home to 3 schools that span different grade levels - West Fork Elementary School, West Fork High School, and West Fork Middle School. All 3 schools are part of the West Fork School District, which is ranked 126 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the 3 schools, West Fork High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 86 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school outperforms the district and state averages in several subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, and Biology. In contrast, West Fork Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates, with only 26-33% of students proficient in core subjects, while West Fork Middle School falls in the middle, with 27-33% proficiency.
The data also reveals significant differences in the schools' student populations and resources. West Fork Elementary School has the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 53.53%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the schools have varying student-teacher ratios, with West Fork High School having the lowest ratio at 3.3, while West Fork Elementary School has a ratio of 16.5 and West Fork Middle School has a ratio of 12. These factors may contribute to the observed performance gaps and suggest the need for the district to address resource allocation and targeted strategies to improve academic outcomes across all schools.
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