Summary:
The 71950 zip code area is home to two schools, Kirby Elementary School and Kirby High School, both part of the Kirby School District. The district is ranked 168 out of 250 school districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kirby Elementary School performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Reading proficiency but below the state average in Mathematics and Science proficiency. It has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 106.48% and spends $9,199 per student. In contrast, Kirby High School significantly underperforms the state average in all subject areas, with particularly low proficiency rates in Algebra (13.6%) and Geometry (4.2%). The high school also has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 100% and spends $10,243 per student.
The stark contrast in performance between the elementary and high school is noteworthy, with the high school struggling significantly. The high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at both schools suggests that the community faces significant economic challenges, which may be impacting the academic performance of the students. The low overall ranking of the Kirby School District, combined with the performance issues at the high school level, raises concerns about the quality of education being provided to students in this area.
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