Harrison Junior High School (Closed 2018)
Harrison Junior High School served 591 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)66%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
20%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
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