Summary:
In zip code 72517 (Brockwell, Arkansas), there is a single high school, Izard County Consolidated High School, serving grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 218 students.
Izard County Consolidated High School is part of the Izard County Consolidated School District and has shown a strong upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 37th percentile (2 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 54th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. The school excels in Biology, with 56.5% of students proficient compared to the state average of 42.7%, and boasts a high graduation rate of 94.4%, exceeding the state average of 90.1%. However, it faces a significant challenge in Algebra, where only 11.1% of students are proficient, far below the state average of 36.9%. The school also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 98.62% receiving free or reduced lunch.
Despite high per-student spending of $17,562 and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1, the school's Algebra scores remain critically low, suggesting a systemic weakness in mathematics instruction or student readiness. This contrasts sharply with its strong Biology performance, particularly in 9th grade where 92.8% of students were proficient. The high graduation rate combined with low proficiency in core subjects like Algebra and English Language Arts (37.2%) raises questions about the alignment between state tests and the school's curriculum. Overall, Izard County Consolidated High School offers small class sizes and strong life sciences education, but families should be aware of the significant math challenges and consider how the school addresses them.
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