Best Schools in Optimus, AR
Optimus, AR has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,564 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Optimus exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Optimus, AR
The top high schools in Optimus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
2. Calico Rock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calico Rock School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 184 Students
Best Middle Schools in Optimus, AR
The top middle schools in Optimus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 369 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Optimus, AR
The top elementary schools in Optimus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 491 Students
2. Calico Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calico Rock School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Optimus, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Optimus, AR has a total population of 119 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Optimus, 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 Optimus, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Optimus, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Optimus, 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 Optimus, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Optimus, AR
How many schools are in Optimus, AR?
Optimus, AR has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,564 students in total.
How do schools in Optimus perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Optimus score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Optimus exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Optimus?
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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