Below Average
#895 of 1,036 schools in AR
Little Rock Southwest High School
High School · Little Rock School District · Mabelvale, AR
A high school in Mabelvale, AR where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9715 MABELVALE, Mabelvale, AR 72103
- Math 3% vs AR 16% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 55.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Little Rock Southwest High School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Little Rock Southwest High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average408/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,967
Median home value
$140,600
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Graduate Arkansas Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Estem High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 10–12 | 4.7 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Parkview Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,063 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #19 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Rock Southwest High School is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Rock Southwest High School
Little Rock Southwest High School is a public high school in Mabelvale, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 2,163 students in grades 8th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Rock Southwest High School
What grades does Little Rock Southwest High School serve?
Little Rock Southwest High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Little Rock Southwest High School?
Little Rock Southwest High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Rock Southwest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Rock Southwest High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Rock Southwest High School rank in AR?
Little Rock Southwest High School ranks #895 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Little Rock Southwest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Rock Southwest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Little Rock Southwest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Rock Southwest High School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Little Rock Southwest High School a charter school?
No, Little Rock Southwest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Rock Southwest High School a Title I school?
No, Little Rock Southwest High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Rock Southwest High School?
81.1% of students at Little Rock Southwest High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 157
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.8%
- Phone
- (501) 447-9100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 55.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72103)
- 14,160
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72103; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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