Summary:
The 72010 zip code area is home to three schools that span elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, all part of the Bald Knob School District. While the schools face challenges common to economically disadvantaged communities, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, some standout performers emerge from the data.
Bald Knob Middle School stands out as the highest performing of the three, ranking 149 out of 324 Arkansas middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's math proficiency rates are particularly strong, with 42.3% of students scoring proficient or better across all grades, compared to the district and state averages of 39.8% and 38.7% respectively. In contrast, H.L. Lubker Elementary School, the largest school in the data set, struggles to meet state averages on many metrics, particularly in English Language Arts and Reading.
While Bald Knob High School's overall performance is below the state average, there are some bright spots, such as the school's 9th grade Geometry proficiency rate of 55%, which is higher than the state average of 52%. The data suggests that the district may need to focus on addressing the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students across all grade levels to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education.
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