Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 72067 (Greers Ferry, Arkansas) are both part of the high-performing WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne), which ranks in the 94th percentile statewide and serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
West Side Elementary School is the standout in this area, showing remarkable improvement by jumping from the 59th percentile to the 89th percentile in state rankings over the past two years. Its students achieve proficiency rates around 60% in English, math, and science—well above state averages—with the 3rd grade class particularly excelling. In contrast, West Side High School ranks in the 82nd percentile but shows more mixed results. While its overall proficiency is lower than the elementary school's, the high school boasts an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.6 to 1, which likely contributes to its strong state ranking and a very low dropout rate of 0.4%. Both schools serve a student population where 100% are eligible for free or reduced lunch, yet they achieve results that defy typical expectations for high-poverty areas.
A key takeaway is the performance gap between the two schools. The elementary school outperforms the state in every subject, while the high school's math scores, particularly in Algebra and Geometry, lag behind state averages. However, the high school's Biology proficiency rate of 59.2% far exceeds the state average of 42.7%, indicating a strong science department. The high school also spends more per student ($17,634) than the elementary school ($16,715), reflecting its intensive staffing model. For parents, this district offers a compelling choice: a rapidly improving elementary school and a high school that provides personalized attention, though with room for growth in advanced math.
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