Jack Robey Jr. High School (Closed 2023)

4101 Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 594 students in grades 7-9, Jack Robey Jr. 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 was 10% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
594 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
#945 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

10%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

16%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

12%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
1%
15%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
96%
19%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
57%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.08

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(16-17)
<50%
87%
(22-23)
38.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
9%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack Robey Jr. High School's ranking?
Jack Robey Jr. High School is ranked #945 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jack Robey Jr. High School?
The graduation rate of Jack Robey Jr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jack Robey Jr. High School?
594 students attend Jack Robey Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jack Robey Jr. High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jack Robey Jr. High School?
Jack Robey Jr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jack Robey Jr. High School offer ?
Jack Robey Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jack Robey Jr. High School part of?
Jack Robey Jr. High School is part of Pine Bluff School District.

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