Arab Junior High School
Arab Junior High School serves 566 students in grades 6-8.
Arab Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Arab Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Arab Junior High School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 566 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arab Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arab Junior High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #139 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 97% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arab City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Arab Junior High School is Arab High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Parkside Elementary School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arab Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arab Arab Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 3-5 | 608 students10
1.5 miles
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085 1.5 3-5 608 - Arab Arab High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 760 students10
1.6 miles
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026 1.6 9-12 760 - Arab Arab Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 669 students
1.6 miles
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005 1.6 PK-2 669 - Arab Brindlee Mountain Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 222 students10
4.5 miles
2233 Shoal Creek Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246 4.5 3-5 222 - Baileyton Parkside Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 338 students10
6.4 miles
12431 Al Highway 69 N
Baileyton, AL 35019
(256) 796-5568 6.4 K-8 338
School Reviews
| 5 my student plays basketball and has a great couch and awesome teachers - Posted by Parent - jrmil |
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