Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 72455, serving grades PK-12 in the Pocahontas, Arkansas area, are all part of the Pocahontas School District, which ranks in the 13th percentile statewide and serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
Within the district, Pocahontas Upper Elementary School (grades 4-6) stands out as the strongest academic performer, achieving the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.4%), Reading (33.7%), and Mathematics (34.1%) among all schools. In contrast, Pocahontas Junior High School (grades 7-9) faces the most significant challenges, with the lowest proficiency rates in core subjects and a 0% proficiency rate in Biology. Pocahontas High School (grades 10-12) shows a positive trend in efficiency, boasting the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (5.9:1) and highest per-student spending ($13,529), which correlates with a graduation rate (91.4%) exceeding both district and state averages. Pocahontas Elementary School (PK-3) serves the largest student body with 703 students and has shown significant year-over-year improvement in English Language Arts.
Key takeaways include a pronounced "middle school dip" in performance between Upper Elementary and Junior High, and a critical weakness in Geometry across the district, with only 7% proficiency at the High School. Spending does not directly correlate with outcomes, as the Upper Elementary achieves the best results with lower per-student spending ($9,891) and a higher student-teacher ratio (16.5:1) compared to the High School. The district's overall ranking has declined from the 25th percentile to the 13th percentile, indicating that while some schools show progress, other districts are improving at a faster rate.
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