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Best Schools in 72204, AR
72204, AR has 21 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,279 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 72204 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72204, AR
The top high schools in 72204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Estem Public Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students
2. Central High School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2338 Students
3. Parkview Magnet High School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
4. Wilbur D. Mills High School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 640 Students
5. Little Rock Southwest High School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72204, AR
The top middle schools in 72204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski Heights Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Fuller Middle School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
3. Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
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Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 67 Students
4. Dunbar Magnet Middle School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students
5. Cloverdale Middle School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72204, AR
The top elementary schools in 72204, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski Heights Elem. School
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Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
2. Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
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Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
3. Western Hills Elem. School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
4. Washington Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
5. College Station Elem. School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
6. J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 898 Students
7. Brady Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
8. Stephens Elementary
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
9. Bale Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
10. The Huda Academy
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The Huda Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 131 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72204, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72204, AR has a total population of 31,564 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72204, 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 72204, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
63.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72204, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72204, 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 72204, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72204, AR
How many schools are in 72204, AR?
72204, AR has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,279 students in total.
How do schools in 72204 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 72204 score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 72204 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72204?
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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