Summary:
In zip code 71921, located in Amity, Arkansas, there is a single elementary school, Centerpoint Elementary School, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a total enrollment of 450 students.
Centerpoint Elementary School is a standout institution, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 10% of elementary schools in Arkansas (49th out of 491). The school has shown rapid improvement, jumping from the 72nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 90th percentile in 2025-2026. Academically, it significantly outperforms state averages across all subjects, with 65.6% of students proficient in mathematics compared to 44.1% statewide, and 64.5% proficient in science versus 44.0% statewide. The school serves a high-poverty population, with 77.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, yet it delivers exceptional results with a modest per-student spending of $9,036. The school is the only elementary school in the Centerpoint School District, which is ranked 41st out of 251 districts in Arkansas (84th percentile).
One interesting finding is that science is a major strength, particularly in 3rd grade where 76.9% of students are proficient compared to 45.4% statewide. However, there is a noticeable decline in proficiency from 3rd to 5th grade in subjects like reading (from 65.4% to 45.9%) and science (from 76.9% to 47.6%), suggesting a challenge in maintaining high performance as content becomes more complex. Despite this, the school has shown sustained improvement across all subjects year-over-year, with science proficiency increasing by 10.9 percentage points from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. This combination of high poverty, high performance, and efficient resource allocation makes Centerpoint Elementary School a high-value institution for families in the area.
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