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Best Schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,954 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Downtown Little Rock meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
The top high schools in Downtown Little Rock, 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. Premier High School Online
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School Of Little Rock • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 125 Students
3. Little Rock Southwest High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2014 Students
4. Ark Consolidated High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas Youth Services School System • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
The top middle schools in Downtown Little Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Estem Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Pulaski Heights Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
3. Dunbar Magnet Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
The top elementary schools in Downtown Little Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
2. Estem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 892 Students
3. Washington Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
4. M.l. King Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR has a total population of 7,703 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, 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 Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
119.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
23.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
96.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, 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 Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
How many schools are in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR?
Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,954 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Little Rock perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Downtown Little Rock score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Downtown Little Rock meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Little Rock?
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: 13%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations