Summary:
The 72534 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Midland Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 215 students. The school is part of the Midland School District, which is ranked 157 out of 250 school districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Midland Elementary School's academic performance has been declining over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 266 out of 492 Arkansas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 369 out of 495 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state averages, with the largest gaps in Mathematics (20.9% proficient at Midland Elementary vs. 38.7% statewide) and English Language Arts (26.9% proficient at Midland Elementary vs. 34.7% statewide). Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $12,571 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.2, these factors have not translated into better academic outcomes.
The data suggests that Midland Elementary School is facing significant challenges in supporting the academic success of its students, particularly the high percentage (89.3%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's declining performance and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicate the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the instructional strategies, curriculum, and resource allocation to better support the needs of its student population.
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