Summary:
Zip code 72396 (Wynne, AR) is served by two elementary schools within the Wynne School District, which is ranked in the 46th percentile statewide: Wynne Primary School (grades K-2) and Wynne Intermediate School (grades 3-5), both located on the same campus.
Wynne Intermediate School stands out as the school with the most available academic data, showing a mixed performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, it outperformed state averages in English Language Arts (39% vs. 34.7% state) and Reading (38.1% vs. 35.3% state), but its state ranking has declined from the 58th percentile to a projected 47th percentile. A notable pattern is the "3rd grade bump," where 3rd graders significantly exceed state averages in ELA (52% vs. 42.9% state) and Reading (49.2% vs. 43.1% state), yet this success does not carry into 4th and 5th grades, where scores fall below state averages in most subjects. Science is a consistent weakness, with overall proficiency (39.2%) trailing the state average (44.0%) across all grade levels.
Both schools serve a high-need population, with nearly 70-72% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Wynne Primary School has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio (15:1) compared to the Intermediate school (16.7:1), and per-student spending is similar ($11,729 vs. $12,066). While the Primary school lacks standardized test scores, the strong 3rd-grade performance at the Intermediate school suggests effective foundational instruction in the early grades. However, the declining rankings and the drop in performance after 3rd grade indicate challenges in maintaining academic momentum, making the Intermediate school a key focus for parents monitoring long-term student progress.
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