Summary:
The 72863 zip code area is home to two schools, Scranton Elementary School and Scranton High School, both part of the Scranton School District. While Scranton Elementary has shown strong academic performance, Scranton High has faced some challenges, particularly in mathematics and geometry.
Scranton Elementary School has consistently outperformed the state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 40.6%, 42.7%, and 49.7%, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year. In contrast, Scranton High School has struggled, with proficiency rates below the state average in several subjects, including Algebra and Geometry. However, the high school has performed well in Science, with a 44.3% proficiency rate, exceeding the state average of 38.1%.
The data also reveals a significant decline in Scranton High School's statewide ranking, dropping from 27th out of 295 Arkansas high schools in 2022-2023 to 220th out of 291 in 2024-2025. This suggests a potential need for the school to examine its academic programs and teaching strategies to better support student learning. Additionally, both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates exceeding 47%, which may present additional challenges and require targeted interventions to ensure student success.
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