Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 72395 (Wilson, AR) are all part of the Rivercrest School District, which serves a student population that is 100% economically disadvantaged and holds a 2-star rating, ranking 166th out of 251 districts in Arkansas.
The standout school is Rivercrest Junior High Preparatory Academy, which made a dramatic leap from a 1-star to a 3-star rating in a single year, now ranking in the 66th percentile. Its 8th graders achieved a remarkable 77.8% proficiency rate in Algebra, far exceeding the state average. In contrast, Rivercrest Elementary School has declined from a 3-star to a 2-star rating, though its 4th grade is a bright spot, outperforming the state in every subject (e.g., 62% in Math vs. 47% state). Academies At Rivercrest High School shows steady improvement, rising from the 19th to the 38th percentile, with a strong 91.3% graduation rate and a very low 0.5% dropout rate.
A key resource puzzle emerges: the high school spends $17,266 per student with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio, yet its overall test scores are generally the weakest in the district. Meanwhile, the elementary school spends only $12,306 per student with an 18.7:1 ratio but produces competitive results, especially in 4th grade. This suggests the district may need to re-evaluate resource allocation to ensure equity and effectiveness across all grade levels.
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