Farmington Junior High School

278 W Main St
Farmington, AR 72730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 631 students in grades 7-9, Farmington Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Farmington Junior High School's student population of 631 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Farmington Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington Junior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#291 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
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38%
36%
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45%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
3%
20%
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White
79%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farmington Junior High School's ranking?
Farmington Junior High School is ranked #291 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Farmington Junior High School often compared to?
Farmington Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fayetteville High School, Prairie Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Farmington Junior High School?
631 students attend Farmington Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Farmington Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington Junior High School?
Farmington Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farmington Junior High School offer ?
Farmington Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington Junior High School part of?
Farmington Junior High School is part of Farmington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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