Serving 668 students in grades 7-8, North Heights Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
56%
19%
White
33%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Heights Junior High School part of?
North Heights Junior High School is part of Texarkana School District.
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