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Best Schools in 72205, AR
72205, AR has 25 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,061 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 72205 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72205, AR
The top high schools in 72205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2338 Students
2. Lisa Academy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisa Academy Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 412 Students
3. Ark. School For The Blind H.s.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ark. School For The Blind • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 35 Students
4. Little Rock Southwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
5. Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72205, AR
The top middle schools in 72205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisa Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisa Academy Charter • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
2. Pulaski Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
3. Dunbar Magnet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72205, AR
The top elementary schools in 72205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
2. Forest Heights Stem Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 739 Students
3. Pulaski Heights Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
4. Mcdermott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
5. Ark. School For The Blind Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ark. School For The Blind • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 38 Students
6. J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 898 Students
7. M.l. King Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
8. Brady Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
9. Stephens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
10. The Childrens House Montessori School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
The Childrens House Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 60 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72205, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72205, AR has a total population of 22,556 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72205, 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 72205, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72205, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72205, 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 72205, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72205, AR
How many schools are in 72205, AR?
72205, AR has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,061 students in total.
How do schools in 72205 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 72205 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 72205 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72205?
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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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations