Best Schools in 71742, AR
71742, AR has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,039 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 71742 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71742, AR
The top high schools in 71742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malvern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
2. Bearden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bearden School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Fordyce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordyce School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71742, AR
The top middle schools in 71742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malvern Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
2. Wilson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71742, AR
The top elementary schools in 71742, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malvern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
2. Fordyce Elementary Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordyce School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students
3. Bearden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bearden School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 258 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71742, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71742, AR has a total population of 4,711 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71742, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 71742, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
52.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71742, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71742, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 71742, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71742, AR
How many schools are in 71742, AR?
71742, AR has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,039 students in total.
How do schools in 71742 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 71742 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 71742 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71742?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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