Serving 433 students in grades 7-9, Pottsville Junior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pottsville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pottsville Junior High School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pottsville Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsville 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
86%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is Pottsville Junior High School's ranking?
Pottsville Junior High School is ranked #165 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Pottsville Junior High School often compared to?
Pottsville Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Pottsville Junior High School?
433 students attend Pottsville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pottsville Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsville Junior High School?
Pottsville Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottsville Junior High School offer ?
Pottsville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pottsville Junior High School part of?
Pottsville Junior High School is part of Pottsville School District.
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