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Best Schools in 72227, AR
72227, AR has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,839 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 72227 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72227, AR
The top high schools in 72227, 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. Maumelle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 844 Students
3. Little Rock West High School Of Innovation
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
Best Middle Schools in 72227, AR
The top middle schools in 72227, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students
2. Pulaski Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
3. Maumelle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72227, AR
The top elementary schools in 72227, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
2. Fulbright Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
3. Crystal Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
4. Mcdermott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
5. J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 898 Students
6. Brady Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
7. The Anthony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Anthony School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72227, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72227, AR has a total population of 11,090 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72227, 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 72227, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72227, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72227, 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 72227, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72227, AR
How many schools are in 72227, AR?
72227, AR has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,839 students in total.
How do schools in 72227 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 72227 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 72227 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72227?
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: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations