Harrison Junior High School
- Harrison Junior High School serves 591 students in grades 7-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Harrison Junior High School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 591 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harrison Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harrison Junior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #167 out of 999 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
| White | 95% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate (12-13) | <50% | 84% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harrison Junior High School is North Ark College Secondary Center (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley Springs Middle School (8.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woodland Heights Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrison Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 113 students
0.7 miles
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)743-2122 0.7 K-4 113 - Harrison Eagle Heights Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 163 students
0.8 miles
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-5043 0.8 K-4 163 - Harrison Forest Heights Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 404 students
0.8 miles
1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-5837 0.8 K-4 404 - Harrison Skyline Heights Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 345 students
1.1 miles
1120 W Holt Ave
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-5821 1.1 K-4 345 - Saint Joe North Ark College Secondary Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.2 miles
1515 Pioneer Dr
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870)391-3513 1.2 9-12 n/a
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