Summary:
In zip code 71759, there is one middle school, Norphlet Middle School, serving grades 5 through 8 with 338 students in the Norphlet area of Arkansas.
Norphlet Middle School is part of the Smackover Norphlet School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 64th percentile among Arkansas districts. The school shows a clear upward trend in academic proficiency from the 2024-2025 school year to the 2025-2026 school year across all core subjects. Overall, the school performs near the state average, with Mathematics proficiency (45.5%) actually exceeding the state average (44.1%). However, performance varies dramatically by grade level. The 5th grade is a standout, with Mathematics proficiency at 61.8% and Science at 60.5%, both significantly above state averages. In contrast, the 6th grade struggles, with proficiency rates in all subjects falling well below state averages, suggesting a potential transition issue or cohort difference.
Despite its improving test scores, the school's state ranking has fluctuated within the 38th to 46th percentile range, earning a consistent 2-star rating. This indicates that while the school is improving, other schools across Arkansas are improving at a similar or faster pace. The school spends $12,079 per student and has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9, suggesting smaller class sizes. With nearly 59% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a community with significant economic need, making its near-state-average performance and year-over-year improvement a positive indicator of its effectiveness.
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