Serving 193 students in grades 7-8, Newport Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
40%
20%
White
51%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Newport Junior High School?
193 students attend Newport Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Newport Junior High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Junior High School?
Newport Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newport Junior High School offer ?
Newport Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Newport Junior High School part of?
Newport Junior High School is part of Newport School District.
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