Serving 765 students in grades 7-9, Douglas Macarthur 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Douglas MacArthur JHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Jonesboro, AR, covering approximately 36.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching as far as 9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
765 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Douglas Macarthur 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 Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#805 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
47%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
29%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-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 Douglas Macarthur Junior High School's ranking?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is ranked #805 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Douglas Macarthur Junior High School often compared to?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Camp Junior High School, Nettleton Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
765 students attend Douglas Macarthur Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Junior High School offer ?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School part of?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is part of Jonesboro School District.
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