Summary:
Zip code 72936 in Greenwood, Arkansas, is home to two highly-rated elementary schools, Westwood Elementary School and East Pointe Elementary School, serving grades PK-4 and K-4 respectively within the top-tier Greenwood School District.
Both schools perform exceptionally well above the state average, but Westwood Elementary School stands out as the higher-performing school. It ranks 20th in the state (96th percentile), while East Pointe Elementary School ranks 43rd (91st percentile). Westwood outperforms East Pointe in all core subjects, with the largest gaps in English Language Arts (64.6% vs. 57.2%) and Reading (61.4% vs. 54.8%). Westwood also spends $1,570 more per student ($11,962 vs. $10,392), which correlates with its superior academic outcomes. Both schools show a strong emphasis on mathematics, with proficiency rates of 71.8% at Westwood and 67.1% at East Pointe, far exceeding the state average of 44.1%.
A notable finding is the "4th grade slump" at East Pointe Elementary School, where 4th graders score lower than 3rd graders in ELA, Reading, and Math—a trend not seen at Westwood, where 4th graders outperform 3rd graders in every subject. Both schools have relatively low free/reduced lunch percentages (36.95% at Westwood, 32.18% at East Pointe), which is a demographic factor often associated with high performance. Overall, families in this area have access to two excellent schools within a top-ranked district, with Westwood offering a slight edge in academic achievement and resources.
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