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Nashville Junior High School

1000 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852

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Tel: (870) 845-3418

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Nashville Junior High School serves 496 students in grades 7-9.

Nashville Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nashville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Nashville Junior High School's student population of 496 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

496 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Nashville Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Nashville Junior High School is 0.63, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#426 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Nashville Junior High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nashville Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nashville Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

27%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Nashville Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

21%

20%

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White

51%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Nashville Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

60%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nashville Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Nashville School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nashville Junior High School's ranking?

Nashville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Nashville Junior High School?

496 students attend Nashville Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Nashville Junior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashville Junior High School?

Nashville Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Nashville Junior High School offer ?

Nashville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Nashville Junior High School part of?

Nashville Junior High School is part of Nashville School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education