Summary:
In zip code 71923, there is one middle school, Goza Middle School, serving grades 5 through 8 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, with 560 students enrolled.
Goza Middle School is part of the Arkadelphia School District, which holds a 2-star rating and ranks 133rd out of 251 districts in the state. The school shows a clear upward trend in its state ranking, improving from the 31st percentile in 2024-2025 to the 38th percentile in 2025-2026. A standout strength is Algebra, where 77.5% of students scored proficient in 2025-2026, dramatically outperforming the state average of 36.9%. This exceptional performance is driven by 8th graders. However, this success contrasts with a significant challenge in general Mathematics, where only 28.7% of all students were proficient, well below the state average of 44.1%. The school also trails state averages in English Language Arts (33.5% vs. 39.4%), Reading (32.7% vs. 40.4%), and Science (37.1% vs. 44.0%).
Grade-level data reveals that performance is not uniform; 6th graders performed relatively well in English Language Arts and Science, while 5th graders struggled significantly in Mathematics and Reading. With nearly 60% of students economically disadvantaged and per-student spending at $10,922, the school's resources appear reasonable, suggesting the challenges may be more related to instructional strategies or curriculum alignment rather than funding alone. The school's strong Algebra program is a clear asset, but it masks broader weaknesses in foundational math skills that parents should be aware of when evaluating the school's overall academic profile.
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