Summary:
The 72523 zip code area is home to two schools - Concord Elementary School and Concord High School, both part of the Concord School District. While the elementary school has struggled in recent years, the high school stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Arkansas high schools.
Concord High School has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms state and district averages across most subject areas and grade levels. In contrast, Concord Elementary School has a lower 3-star rating and lags behind in many subjects, particularly math. The elementary school also has a much higher free/reduced lunch rate of 67.02% compared to 51.09% at the high school, suggesting socioeconomic factors may be impacting student outcomes at the elementary level.
One key difference between the two schools is the student-teacher ratio. Concord High has an impressive 4:1 ratio, while Concord Elementary is higher at 11.1:1. This individualized attention at the high school level likely contributes to its strong academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the importance of analyzing school performance at both the elementary and secondary levels, and the need to understand the unique challenges and strengths of each institution within a district.
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