Summary:
The city of Timbo, Arkansas is home to two schools, Timbo Elementary School and Timbo High School, both part of the Mountain View School District. While Timbo High School has struggled in recent years, Timbo Elementary School stands out as the stronger performer, maintaining a 3-star rating and showing stronger academic achievement compared to district and state averages.
Timbo Elementary School has an enrollment of 104 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.8. The school has outperformed the district and state in several key academic areas, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Timbo High School, with an enrollment of 103 students and a student-teacher ratio of 6.2, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 105 out of 295 high schools in 2022-2023 to 239 out of 291 high schools in 2024-2025, and receiving only a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools serve a community with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the schools appear to receive relatively high levels of funding, with spending per student well above the state average. However, the academic performance of Timbo High School does not seem to be commensurate with this level of funding, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and student support services, may be playing a significant role in the schools' outcomes.
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