Best Schools in 72540, AR
72540, AR has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 871 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 72540 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 72540, AR
The top high schools in 72540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melbourne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 72540, AR
The top elementary schools in 72540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melbourne Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 72540, AR
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
72540, AR has a total population of 103 with 5% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 72540, 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 72540, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 72540, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 72540, 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 72540, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 72540, AR
How many schools are in 72540, AR?
72540, AR has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 871 students in total.
How do schools in 72540 perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in 72540 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 72540 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 72540?
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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