Serving 278 students in grades 6-8, Ashdown 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 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashdown Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ashdown, AR, encompassing approximately 346.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashdown Junior High School's student population of 278 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashdown Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashdown Junior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
24%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
63%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashdown Junior High School's ranking?
Ashdown Junior High School is ranked #784 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ashdown Junior High School?
278 students attend Ashdown Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ashdown Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashdown Junior High School?
Ashdown Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashdown Junior High School offer ?
Ashdown Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ashdown Junior High School part of?
Ashdown Junior High School is part of Ashdown School District.
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