Arab Junior High School serves 631 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 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arab Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Arab Junior High School's student population of 631 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arab Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Arab Junior High School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
32%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arab Junior High School's ranking?
Arab Junior High School is ranked #158 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Arab Junior High School often compared to?
Arab Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Arab Junior High School?
631 students attend Arab Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Arab Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arab Junior High School?
Arab Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arab Junior High School offer ?
Arab Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arab Junior High School part of?
Arab Junior High School is part of Arab City School District.
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