Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72202


Summary:

The 72202 zip code area of Little Rock, Arkansas is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-performing institutions like Gibbs Magnet Elementary School and Central High School, as well as some struggling schools like M.L. King Elementary and the Premier High School of Little Rock.

Gibbs Magnet Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and significantly higher proficiency rates than the Little Rock School District and Arkansas state averages across all subject areas. In contrast, schools like M.L. King Elementary and the Premier High Schools of Arkansas campuses struggle, with very low proficiency rates and low state rankings.

The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing ratios, such as school type (magnet, charter, traditional public) and student demographics, play a significant role in academic outcomes. The schools with the highest poverty levels, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, tend to have the lowest test scores. This highlights the significant disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the 72202 zip code area, which can help inform efforts to improve equity and support the highest-need schools and students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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