Summary:
This analysis examines 12 elementary schools in zip code 72758 (Rogers, AR), serving grades K-5 or similar, and representing a mix of traditional public schools within the Rogers School District and public charter schools from networks like Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas, Arkansas Arts Academy, and Lisa Academy.
The top academic performers are Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers and Janie Darr Elementary School, both earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the 97th and 98th percentiles statewide. Founders Classical Rogers leads with 81% math proficiency, while Janie Darr is the top traditional public school. In contrast, Old Wire Elementary School and Jones Elementary School face significant challenges, with the highest percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch and test scores below district averages. A notable turnaround story is Westside Elementary School, which jumped from a 2-star to a 4-star rating in one year. The charter school landscape is diverse: Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary and Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School perform well, but Founders Classical Academies Of Ark West Little Rock Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the dataset, highlighting that charter network affiliation does not guarantee quality.
Key metrics show the average state rank for these schools is the 77.5th percentile, well above the state median, with math being the strongest subject. Spending per student varies widely, from $13,153 at Bellview Elementary to lower amounts at higher-performing schools like Janie Darr, showing no clear link between spending and performance. The Rogers School District itself contains a wide range of school performances, from the top-ranked Janie Darr to lower-ranked schools like Bonnie Grimes Elementary School. For parents, this data underscores the importance of evaluating individual schools rather than relying solely on district or charter network labels, as performance and resources vary dramatically even within the same zip code.
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