Serving 820 students in grades 7-9, Hot Springs Junior Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hot Springs Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hot Springs Junior Academy's student population of 820 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hot Springs Junior Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs Junior Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
37%
20%
White
30%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
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 Hot Springs Junior Academy's ranking?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is ranked #765 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Hot Springs Junior Academy often compared to?
Hot Springs Junior Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Hamilton Middle School, Hot Springs World Class High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs Junior Academy?
820 students attend Hot Springs Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hot Springs Junior Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs Junior Academy?
Hot Springs Junior Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hot Springs Junior Academy offer ?
Hot Springs Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hot Springs Junior Academy part of?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is part of Hot Springs School District.
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