Summary:
The 10 elementary schools in zip code 72023 (Cabot, AR) serve grades PK-5 and are part of the highly-rated Cabot School District, which ranks in the 88th percentile statewide.
This area is home to several standout schools. Mountain Springs Elementary School is the top performer, ranking 10th out of 491 elementary schools in Arkansas with a 5-star rating and significantly outpacing district and state averages in all subjects. Eastside Elementary School is a consistent high achiever, also earning a 5-star rating and ranking 34th statewide, with particular strength in Science. The most dramatic story is Northside Elementary School, which jumped an incredible 267 places in two years from a 1-star to a 4-star school, now ranking 88th. On the other end, Cabot Learning Academy faces significant challenges with the lowest test scores and the highest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (78.57%).
Overall, the average school rank in the zip code is 80th out of 491, placing them in the 84th percentile. A clear trend shows that schools with lower poverty rates, like Mountain Springs (37.04% free/reduced lunch), tend to have the highest rankings, while those with higher poverty rates, like Central Elementary School (67.26%) and Westside Elementary School (66.27%), rank lower. Interestingly, schools with the highest spending per student, such as Magness Creek Elementary ($14,441), do not necessarily have the highest test scores, suggesting funds may be directed toward schools with greater needs. Additionally, several schools, including Northside and Southside Elementary School, show a notable drop in English proficiency from 3rd to 4th grade, a specific area worth investigating.
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