Summary:
The 72821 zip code has only one school, Ozark Middle School, which serves grades 6-7 and is part of the Ozark School District. While the district is ranked 87 out of 250 in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating, Ozark Middle School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 107 out of 330 in 2022-2023 to 233 out of 335 in 2023-2024.
Academically, Ozark Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (26.8%), Mathematics (43.6%), and Science (33.6%) are generally below the state and district averages. The school also serves a relatively high percentage of students (53.36%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.4 is slightly lower than the state average, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention and support.
Overall, Ozark Middle School faces the need to improve its academic performance, particularly in core subject areas, and address the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population. Continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to drive improvements and better support student learning outcomes.
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