Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Batesville Junior High School Charter 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 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Batesville Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Batesville school district and encompasses approximately 218.8 square miles. Typically, families within this area can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Batesville Junior High School Charter's student population of 690 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to excellence in education
School Rankings
Batesville Junior High School Charter 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 Batesville Junior High School Charter is 0.59, 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
#600 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batesville Junior High School Charter's ranking?
Batesville Junior High School Charter is ranked #600 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Batesville Junior High School Charter?
690 students attend Batesville Junior High School Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Batesville Junior High School Charter students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Batesville Junior High School Charter?
Batesville Junior High School Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Batesville Junior High School Charter offer ?
Batesville Junior High School Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Batesville Junior High School Charter part of?
Batesville Junior High School Charter is part of Batesville School District.
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