Summary:
Zip code 72002 in Alexander, Arkansas, is home to four public schools serving grades PK-7, all part of the highly-rated Bryant School District, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 80th percentile statewide.
The standout school in the area is Bethel Middle School, a 5-star institution that ranks among the top 30 middle schools in Arkansas and significantly outperforms both district and state averages in every subject, particularly in mathematics where its 61.8% proficiency rate is 18 points above the state average. Among the three elementary schools, Springhill Elementary School is the top performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and being the only elementary school to exceed district averages in all core subjects. Parkway Elementary School shows a strong upward trajectory, improving its state ranking by 93 spots over three years and posting significant gains in ELA and science scores. In contrast, Robert L. Davis Elementary School faces challenges, with the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (73.81%) and the lowest academic performance in the zip code, including a notable drop in 5th-grade proficiency rates across all subjects.
Key metrics reveal a consistent student-teacher ratio of about 16:1 to 17:1 across all schools, with spending per student ranging from $10,605 at Bethel Middle to $11,666 at Robert L. Davis. The data highlights a clear socioeconomic achievement gap, as schools with higher poverty rates tend to have lower test scores, and shows contrasting trajectories between Parkway Elementary's upward trend and Robert L. Davis Elementary's struggles. For families, Bethel Middle School provides an exceptional educational pathway after elementary school, while Springhill Elementary offers the most consistent elementary performance in the area.
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