2118 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
North Heights Junior High School serves 668 students in grades 7-8.
North Heights 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 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 30% (which is lower 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

North Heights Junior High School's student population of 668 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

North Heights Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 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 North Heights Junior High School is 0.58, which is less 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
#666 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
56%
20%
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White
33%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Heights Junior High School's ranking?

North Heights Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

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 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend North Heights Junior High School?

668 students attend North Heights Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of North Heights Junior High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

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

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

What grades does North Heights Junior High School offer ?

North Heights Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is North Heights Junior High School part of?

North Heights Junior High School is part of Texarkana School District.

School Reviews

5   8/10/2013
this is my first year ,but I've heard many good things about north heights , I know alot of people at north heights,so i'm not scared at all,i'm just so ready to see what its like ,so ,i'm ready to start.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alici

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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