Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 72774, serving the West Fork School District in Arkansas, educate approximately 736 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a community with a moderate level of economic diversity, as indicated by an average free/reduced lunch rate of about 42.6%.
West Fork Elementary School stands out as the district's strongest performer in core subjects, particularly in mathematics where its "All Grades" proficiency rate of 51.5% significantly exceeds the state average of 44.1%, and its 4th-grade math score of 58% proficient is 11 points above the state average. In contrast, West Fork Middle School is the lowest-ranked school in the district, consistently earning a 2-star rating, yet it boasts an exceptional 85.7% proficiency rate in Algebra for 8th graders—12 points above the state average. West Fork High School is the most dynamic school, having rebounded from a significant ranking dip in 2024-2025 to a strong 3-star rating in 2025-2026, aided by an astonishingly low student-teacher ratio of 2.9:1 that suggests highly personalized instruction.
The district faces a clear "middle school slump," where performance declines from elementary to middle school, and a concerning "Algebra vs. Geometry" paradox: while the middle school excels in advanced math, the high school struggles with Geometry (13.6% proficient vs. 26.4% state) and Algebra (11.8% proficient vs. 36.9% state). The graduation rate has also dropped from 92.4% in 2020-2021 to 90.1% in 2024-2025, warranting attention. Overall, the district ranks 119th out of 251 in Arkansas (53rd percentile, 3-star rating), with per-student spending averaging $13,544 and a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, making it a solidly average district with standout pockets of excellence and clear areas for improvement.
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