824 N Mock St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Prairie Grove Junior High School serves 317 students in grades 7-8.
Prairie Grove Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (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 43% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie Grove Junior High School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Prairie Grove Junior High School is ranked within the top 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 Prairie Grove Junior High School is 0.26, 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
#316 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prairie Grove Junior High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

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

How many students attend Prairie Grove Junior High School?

317 students attend Prairie Grove Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Prairie Grove Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Grove Junior High School?

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

What grades does Prairie Grove Junior High School offer ?

Prairie Grove Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Prairie Grove Junior High School part of?

Prairie Grove Junior High School is part of Prairie Grove School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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