Southwest Junior High School

1807 Princeton Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 744 students in grades 8-9, Southwest 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southwest Junior High School's student population of 744 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southwest Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Junior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#562 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwest Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
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White
23%
59%
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Hawaiian
14%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Southwest Junior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southwest Junior High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Junior High School's ranking?
Southwest Junior High School is ranked #562 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Southwest Junior High School often compared to?
Southwest Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Junior High School, Woodland Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southwest Junior High School?
744 students attend Southwest Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Southwest Junior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Junior High School?
Southwest Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Junior High School offer ?
Southwest Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Junior High School part of?
Southwest Junior High School is part of Springdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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