Summary:
In zip code 71960 (Norman, AR), there is one elementary school, Caddo Hills Elementary School, serving grades PK through 6 with 348 students as part of the Caddo Hills School District, which holds a 3-star rating.
Caddo Hills Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in Math and Science, consistently beating state averages across all grades. In the 2025-2026 school year, 52.1% of students were proficient in Math (state: 44.1%) and 51.1% in Science (state: 44.0%). The school also shows a positive trend, with its statewide ranking improving for three consecutive years, from the 57th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 60th percentile in 2025-2026. However, there is a notable drop in proficiency between 4th and 6th grade; for example, 4th graders scored 60.8% proficient in ELA, while 6th graders scored just 23.9%, well below the state average. The school serves a highly economically disadvantaged population, with 85.34% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, and has a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 with per-student spending of $12,639.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's consistent year-over-year improvement and its ability to outperform state averages in Math and Science despite high poverty levels. The significant grade-level variance, particularly the decline in 6th-grade scores, suggests a potential challenge in the transition to middle school curriculum. The school's upward ranking trend and strong core subject performance indicate a positive academic trajectory, making it a solid choice for families in the Norman area.
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