Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 72396 serve the community of Wynne, Arkansas, and are all part of the Wynne School District, which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 46th percentile statewide. These schools include Wynne High School (grades 9-12), Wynne Junior High School (grades 6-8), Wynne Intermediate School (grades 3-5), and Wynne Primary School (grades K-2), serving a total of about 2,382 students.
The standout performer in the district is Wynne Junior High School, which has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from a 1-star to a 3-star rating over two years. Its 8th-grade Algebra proficiency rate of 95.5% far exceeds the state average of 73.9%, making it a clear outlier of excellence. In contrast, Wynne High School faces significant challenges, with only 10% of students proficient in Geometry and 18.7% in Algebra, despite spending $21,915 per student—nearly double the spending at other district schools. Wynne Intermediate School is the most consistent performer, with its 3rd-grade students outperforming state averages in English Language Arts (52% vs. 42.9%) and Reading (49.2% vs. 43.1%), though this momentum fades in later elementary grades.
Key metrics reveal a district with high economic need, as free or reduced lunch rates range from 51% at the high school to 72% at the intermediate school. The high school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 6.7:1 and a graduation rate of 91.7%, slightly above the state average. The most interesting takeaway is the "Algebra anomaly": while Wynne Junior High School excels in math, this success does not carry over to Wynne High School, suggesting a need for better alignment in math instruction between the two schools. Overall, the district shows a clear divergence in trends, with the junior high on an upward trajectory and the intermediate school slightly declining, offering valuable lessons for improvement.
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