Summary:
The 71858 zip code area is home to two schools - Nevada Elementary School and Nevada High School - both part of the Nevada School District. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as both schools exhibit relatively low performance metrics compared to state averages, with Nevada High School performing particularly poorly.
Nevada Elementary School serves 227 students in grades K-6, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2 and spending of $10,106 per student. Nevada High School, on the other hand, has 206 students in grades 7-12, a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.1, and spending of $11,458 per student. However, these lower class sizes do not seem to translate to better academic outcomes, as both schools have proficiency rates well below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels.
The Nevada School District as a whole is ranked in the bottom 15% of districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating, indicating systemic challenges that go beyond just these two schools. With 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the high-poverty student population likely contributes to the overall low academic performance. Significant investments and targeted strategies will likely be needed to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for this community.
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