Summary:
The Lonoke School District in Arkansas serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly low-income population, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.
Lonoke Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 133rd out of 335 Arkansas middle schools in 2023-2024 and 155th out of 324 in 2024-2025. It is also the only school in the district rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. In contrast, Lonoke Elementary School has the lowest statewide ranking among the district's schools, ranking 288th out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools in 2023-2024 and 254th out of 495 in 2024-2025.
The academic performance across the district is inconsistent, with Lonoke High School struggling the most, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in most subject areas. The middle school performs better, with proficiency rates at or above the district and state averages in many subjects, while the elementary school has mixed results. The differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools may suggest imbalances in resource allocation that could be contributing to the varying levels of academic performance.
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