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Best Schools in 72209, AR
72209, AR has 23 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 11,552 students. On average they score 13% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in 72209 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72209, AR
The top high schools in 72209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilbur D. Mills High School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 640 Students
2. Siatech High Charter
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Graduate Arkansas School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
3. Little Rock Southwest High School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72209, AR
The top middle schools in 72209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fuller Middle School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Dunbar Magnet Middle School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students
3. Mabelvale Middle School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
4. Cloverdale Middle School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72209, AR
The top elementary schools in 72209, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bates Elementary School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
2. Otter Creek Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 323 Students
3. Chicot Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 Students
4. Wakefield Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
5. Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
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Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 638 Students
6. Western Hills Elem. School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
7. Washington Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
8. Mabelvale Elementary School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
9. College Station Elem. School
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Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
10. J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
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Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 898 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72209, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72209, AR has a total population of 31,505 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72209, 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 72209, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72209, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72209, AR.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 72209, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72209, AR
How many schools are in 72209, AR?
72209, AR has 23 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 11,552 students in total.
How do schools in 72209 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 72209 score 13% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 72209 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72209?
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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