Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 72472, serving grades K-12 within the Trumann School District, face significant challenges, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch and the district ranking in the 11th percentile statewide.
Trumann High School stands out as the district's strongest performer and the only school showing clear improvement, jumping from the 16th to the 38th percentile in state rankings and earning a 2-star rating. It has the lowest student-teacher ratio (13.1:1) and highest per-student spending ($14,163), and its 10th-grade cohort actually exceeds the state average in Reading (39.8% vs. 39.0%). In contrast, Trumann Middle School is in a three-year decline, dropping to the 8th percentile with a 0-star rating, and posts the lowest test scores in the district—particularly in 4th-grade Math (13.6% proficient vs. 47% statewide) and 7th-grade Science (16.6% vs. 44.9%). Trumann Elementary School is stable but low-performing, with the highest student-teacher ratio (16.6:1) and lowest per-student spending ($11,184).
The most critical finding is a systemic mathematics crisis, with the district's overall proficiency rate of 17.5% less than half the state average of 44.1%. The middle school represents a "leaky pipeline" where students fall furthest behind, while the high school's success with specific cohorts suggests targeted interventions can work. The district's graduation rate of 87.3% and dropout rate of 3.5% also trail state averages, highlighting the need for continued investment, especially at the elementary and middle school levels where foundational skills are built.
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