Central Junior High School
Tel:
(479) 750-8854
Central Junior High School serves 924 students in grades 8-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Central Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Junior High School's student population of 924 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-9 |
| Total Students | 924 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Junior High School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #260 out of 1008 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 13% |
| Black | 3% | 20% |
| White | 56% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate (13-14) | <50% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springdale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Junior High School is Springdale High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Southwest Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elmdale Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springdale Springdale High School Grades: 10-12 | 2,155 students
0.3 miles
1103 W Emma Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8832 0.3 10-12 2,155 - Springdale Elmdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 631 students
0.8 miles
420 N West End
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8859 0.8 PK-5 631 - Springdale Westwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 602 students
0.8 miles
1850 Mcray Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871 0.8 PK-5 602 - Springdale Thurman G. Smith Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 670 students
1.0 miles
3600 Falcon
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846 1.0 PK-5 670 - Springdale Hunt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 846 students
1.3 miles
3511 Silent Grove Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775 1.3 PK-5 846
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