Summary:
The 72846 zip code area is home to three schools that serve different grade levels: Lamar Elementary School, Lamar High School, and Lamar Middle School, all part of the Lamar School District. While the schools have varying levels of performance, there are some standout strengths and areas for improvement across the district.
Lamar High School is the top performer in the district, ranking in the top 106 out of 291 high schools in Arkansas and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in Geometry and Biology, exceed the state averages. In contrast, Lamar Elementary School struggles to meet the state average in most subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.4% to 42.9%. However, the elementary school has shown some strengths, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades.
The data also reveals disparities in funding and resources across the schools, with Lamar Elementary School spending $9,533 per student, compared to $8,879 at Lamar High School and $6,942 at Lamar Middle School. Additionally, the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all three schools, indicating the need to address these challenges to improve educational outcomes.
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