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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 72416

Summary:

In zip code 72416, there is one middle school, Westside Middle School, serving grades 5 through 7 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, as part of the WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead).

Westside Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in STEM subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school outperformed the state average in every subject, with especially large gaps in Mathematics (53.1% proficient vs. 44.1% statewide) and Science (53.8% vs. 44.0%). The 5th grade class is exceptional, with 71.1% proficient in Math and 60.8% in Science, far exceeding state averages. The school also showed remarkable year-over-year improvement, with proficiency rates jumping by over 15 percentage points in Math and Science from the previous year, moving its state ranking from the 49th to the 69th percentile. This improvement, combined with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 and per-student spending of $12,100, suggests effective resource use and instructional strategies.

Despite nearly 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school achieves above-average results across all subjects, indicating it is effectively supporting its student body. While the school is a clear leader in Math and Science, its performance in English Language Arts (42.7% vs. 39.4% state) and Reading (44.8% vs. 40.4% state) is more modest, though still above average. Overall, Westside Middle School is a high-performing school with a strong upward trajectory, making it a solid choice for families in the area.

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Cities Near Zip Code 72416

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jonesboro	3.23 mi	27	150^th
Brookland	11.26 mi	5	21^st
Walnut Ridge	14.59 mi	2	156^th
Hoxie	15.02 mi	2	162^nd
Paragould	16.04 mi	13	76^th

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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.

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