L. A. Chaffin Junior High School
L. A. Chaffin Junior High School serves 791 students in grades 7-9.
L. A. Chaffin Junior High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
L. A. Chaffin Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
L. A. Chaffin Junior High School's student population of 791 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 791 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
L. A. Chaffin Junior High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of L. A. Chaffin Junior High School is 0.59, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #57 out of 1008 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 13% |
| Black | 7% | 20% |
| White | 61% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Smith School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to L. A. Chaffin Junior High School is Southside High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dora Kimmons Junior High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John P. Woods Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Smith John P. Woods Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 574 students10
0.1 miles
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808 0.1 PK-6 574 - Fort Smith Euper Lane Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 499 students10
1.3 miles
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601 1.3 PK-6 499 - Fort Smith Bonneville Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 353 students10
1.9 miles
2500 S Waldron Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 478-3161 1.9 PK-6 353 - Barling Barling Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 396 students10
2.3 miles
1400 D St
Barling, AR 72923
(479) 452-0211 2.3 PK-6 396 - Fort Smith Southside High School Math: 43% | Reading: 59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,537 student10
2.7 miles
4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371 2.7 10-12 1,537
School Reviews
| 5 We love this school because it is nice place - Posted by Teacher - Cody Johnson |
| 2 The office people are not helpful at all!! - Posted by Parent - sb |
| 2 Girls basketball coach should be replaced. Her team only won one game last year and it looks like this year will be another one game win all season. How does everyone think the basketball girls feel about their team? Why would anyone with a good athletic ability want to play at Chaffin? Evidently the Fort Smith athletic director Mr. Rowland doesn't mind all the losses or he would be making sure a real coach with the ability to teach the girls how to improve not regress over the season. Don't bother wasting your money going to the game until it is time for the 9th grade boys to play. Awesome coaching ability by the boys coaches. They know what they are doing. - Posted by Parent - seas1 |
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