Serving 281 students in grades 8-9, Ozark Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Ozark Junior High School?
281 students attend Ozark Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ozark Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ozark Junior High School?
Ozark Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ozark Junior High School offer ?
Ozark Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Ozark Junior High School part of?
Ozark Junior High School is part of Ozark School District.
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