Magnolia Junior High School
Tel:
(870)234-2206
- Magnolia Junior High School serves 613 students in grades 7-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Magnolia Junior High School's student population of 613 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 613 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Magnolia Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Magnolia Junior High School is 0.57, 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 | #725 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | 53% | 21% |
| White | 39% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Magnolia School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 612 students
0.1 miles
456 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870)234-4911 0.1 4-6 612 - Magnolia East Side Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 924 students
0.6 miles
1310 Hollensworth St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870)234-5611 0.6 K-3 924 - Magnolia Magnolia High School Grades: 10-12 | 624 students
0.8 miles
1400 High School Dr
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870)234-4424 0.8 10-12 624 - Magnolia Walker Pre-k Center Grades: PK | 101 students
1.3 miles
655 Hwy 79 S
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870)234-8827 1.3 PK 101 - Emerson Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 178 students
12.0 miles
508 W Main
Emerson, AR 71740
(870)547-2218 12.0 K-6 178
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