Summary:
The 72112 zip code area in Arkansas is home to two schools - Newport Elementary School and Newport High School, both part of the Newport School District. Unfortunately, these schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates across all subject areas and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Newport Elementary School serves grades PK-5 and has an enrollment of 675 students. The school's 2024-2025 statewide rank is 382 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools, and its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state averages. Similarly, Newport High School, which serves grades 6-12 with an enrollment of 564 students, has a 2023-2024 statewide rank of 255 out of 305 Arkansas high schools and proficiency rates that lag behind the state in all subject areas, particularly in Algebra and Geometry.
Both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (100%), indicating a high-poverty student population. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios and high spending per student, the schools are still struggling to improve academic performance. The Newport School District as a whole is ranked 207 out of 250 districts in Arkansas, further highlighting the challenges faced by the schools in this area.
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