Summary:
The 72211 zip code area of Little Rock, Arkansas is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all of which are either public charter or public district schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Lisa Academy West Elementary School standing out as the top performer, while Terry Elementary School faces significant challenges.
Lisa Academy West Elementary School, a public charter school, boasts the highest overall test scores and the best ranking among the schools, placing 341 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year. This performance may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.1. In contrast, the Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary consistently underperform, with test scores well below the state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in spending per student, ranging from $5,890 at Ark Virtual Academy Middle School to $13,065 at Terry Elementary School. However, the higher spending at Terry Elementary does not translate into better academic outcomes, as the school's test scores are the lowest among the schools. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student performance, and other factors, such as instructional quality and student support services, may play a more significant role.
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