Summary:
The 71957 zip code area in Arkansas is home to two schools, Bobby Barrett Elementary School and Mount Ida High School, both part of the Mount Ida School District. While the district is ranked 145 out of 250 in the state, the performance of these two schools varies significantly.
Mount Ida High School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 87 out of 291 high schools in Arkansas for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a notable improvement from its previous rankings of 117 (2023-2024) and 125 (2022-2023). In contrast, Bobby Barrett Elementary School has a lower statewide ranking, placing 290 out of 495 elementary schools in Arkansas for 2024-2025, and its ranking has declined over the past three years.
The performance gap between the two schools is evident in their academic metrics. Mount Ida High School generally outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics, while Bobby Barrett Elementary School struggles to meet the state averages in most subject areas. Additionally, Bobby Barrett Elementary School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 77.92%, indicating a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students, compared to Mount Ida High School's rate of 61.58%.
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