Best Schools in 71961, AR
71961, AR has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,742 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 71961 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71961, AR
The top high schools in 71961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caddo Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caddo Hills School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Mount Ida High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ida School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
3. Waldron High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waldron School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71961, AR
The top middle schools in 71961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waldron Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waldron School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71961, AR
The top elementary schools in 71961, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caddo Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caddo Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 337 Students
2. Mount Ida Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ida School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 235 Students
3. Waldron Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waldron School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 661 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71961, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71961, AR has a total population of 834 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71961, 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 71961, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71961, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71961, 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 71961, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71961, AR
How many schools are in 71961, AR?
71961, AR has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,742 students in total.
How do schools in 71961 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 71961 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 71961 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71961?
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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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations