Best High Schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR has 4 high schools with 3,207 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Downtown Little Rock score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Little Rock underperform expectations.

1. Central High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2338 Students

2. Wilbur D. Mills High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 640 Students

3. Ark Consolidated High School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arkansas Youth Services School System • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 104 Students

4. Premier High School Online

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School Of Little Rock • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR has 3 middle schools with 1,274 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Downtown Little Rock score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Little Rock meet expectations.

1. Pulaski Heights Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students

2. Estem Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades 7 - 9 • 406 Students

3. Dunbar Magnet Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 320 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR has 6 elementary schools with 2,424 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Downtown Little Rock score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Little Rock meet expectations.

1. Gibbs Magnet Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students

2. Estem Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Estem High Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 892 Students

3. Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 325 Students

4. Washington Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Little Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students

5. M.l. King Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

6,905

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

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

F

119.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

23.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,111 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Little Rock, Little Rock, AR

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South End, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Stephens, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oak Forest, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Heights, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Boyle Park, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wakefield, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Briarwood, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Midtown, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Upper Baseline, Little Rock, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 12%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations