Summary:
In zip code 72680, there is one elementary school, Timbo Elementary School, serving grades Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade in the rural community of Timbo, Arkansas.
Timbo Elementary School is a small school with just 98 students and a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1, which allows for personalized attention. The school serves a highly economically disadvantaged population, with nearly 97% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It is part of the Mountain View School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 54th percentile among Arkansas districts. A key concern is the school's dramatic decline in state ranking, dropping from a 3-star rating and the 57th percentile in 2024-2025 to a 1-star rating and the 29th percentile in 2025-2026. This decline is reflected in test scores, which fell below state averages in all subjects in the most recent year, after having outperformed the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics the previous year.
Despite the overall drop, there are notable bright spots. In the 2024-2025 school year, Timbo Elementary School outperformed its own district in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the 2025-2026 data shows that 4th graders achieved 50% proficiency in English Language Arts, beating both district and state averages, even as 5th and 6th graders struggled significantly. The school also spends a substantial $15,108 per student, which is likely due to its small size. This combination of high spending, low student-to-teacher ratios, and a high-poverty population creates a complex picture, where the school has shown it can achieve competitive results but faces significant challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance.
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