Magnolia Junior High School
Tel:
(870) 234-2206
- Magnolia Junior High School serves 628 students in grades 7-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Magnolia Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Magnolia Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Magnolia Junior High School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
Total Students | 628 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Magnolia Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Magnolia Junior High School is 0.58, which is equal to 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 | #678 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 44% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
Black | 51% | 20% |
White | 40% | 61% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 27% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Magnolia School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Magnolia Junior High School is Magnolia High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Emerson High School (12.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Magnolia Central Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 633 students
0.1 miles
456 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911 0.1 4-6 633 - Magnolia East Side Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 874 students
0.6 miles
1310 Hollensworth St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611 0.6 K-3 874 - Magnolia Magnolia High School Grades: 10-12 | 619 students
0.8 miles
1400 High School Dr
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424 0.8 10-12 619 - Magnolia Walker Pre-k Center Grades: PK | 116 students
1.3 miles
655 Hwy 79 S
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-8827 1.3 PK 116 - Emerson Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 166 students
12.0 miles
508 W Main
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2218 12.0 K-6 166
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