Pea Ridge Junior High School

781 W Pickens Rd
Pea Ridge, AR 72751

Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (479) 451-1916

Pea Ridge Junior High School serves 527 students in grades 7-9.

Pea Ridge Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 527 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pea Ridge Junior High School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-9

Total Students

527 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Pea Ridge Junior High School by grade.

School Rankings

Pea Ridge Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Pea Ridge Junior High School is 0.25, 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

#215 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

43%

36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

47%

37%

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

86%

60%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.25

0.59

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Pea Ridge School District

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

Profile last updated: 02/24/2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pea Ridge Junior High School's ranking?

Pea Ridge Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Pea Ridge Junior High School?

527 students attend Pea Ridge Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Pea Ridge Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

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

Pea Ridge Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pea Ridge Junior High School offer ?

Pea Ridge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9

What school district is Pea Ridge Junior High School part of?

Pea Ridge Junior High School is part of Pea Ridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 527 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education