Summary:
In zip code 72584 (Violet Hill, AR), there is a single elementary school, Izard County Consolidated Elementary School, serving grades PK through 4 with 286 students as part of the Izard County Consolidated School District.
This school demonstrates a notable strength in Mathematics, where 52.5% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, outperforming both the district (41.2%) and state (44.1%) averages. The 4th grade cohort is particularly exceptional, with a 64.3% proficiency rate in Math, far exceeding the state average of 47%. However, the school faces a significant challenge in English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading, where only 32.9% and 31.7% of students were proficient, respectively, both below state averages. This creates a stark 19.6 percentage point gap between Math and ELA performance, suggesting an imbalance in instructional focus. Despite serving a population with nearly 99% economic disadvantage, the school has shown positive momentum, improving its state ranking from the 34th percentile to the 44th percentile over three years. The student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1, and per-student spending is $16,602, which is likely critical for supporting the high-need student body.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Izard County Consolidated Elementary School excels in math and science, with the 4th grade class serving as a bright spot, but struggles in reading and language arts. The school's upward ranking trend and strong math outcomes, despite high poverty levels, indicate effective instruction in those areas. Parents should be aware that while the school is making progress, additional support at home in reading and writing may be beneficial to help close the achievement gap.
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