North Heights Junior High School
- North Heights Junior High School serves 560 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (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 46% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
North Heights Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Heights Junior High School's student population of 560 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- North Heights Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Heights Junior High School is 0.56, 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 | #728 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 13% |
| Black | 56% | 21% |
| White | 36% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Texarkana School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Heights Junior High School is Texarkana Area Vocational Center (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Academy Charter School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edward D. Trice Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Texarkana Edward D. Trice Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 596 students
0.7 miles
4505 Pinson St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)772-8431 0.7 K-4 596 - Texarkana Texarkana Area Vocational Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
3512 Grand Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)774-7641 0.8 9-12 n/a - Texarkana Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 487 students
0.8 miles
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)774-9691 0.8 PK-4 487 - Texarkana Arkansas High School Grades: 9-12 | 1045 students
1.4 miles
1500 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)774-7641 1.4 9-12 1045 - Texarkana Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 309 students
1.5 miles
801 E 16th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)774-9211 1.5 PK-4 309
School Reviews
| 5 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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