Serving 694 students in grades 8-9, Southwest 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 is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest Junior High School serves the southwest part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Junior High School's student population of 694 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
694 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Junior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
15%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Home of the Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Junior High School's ranking?
Southwest Junior High School is ranked #604 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Southwest Junior High School often compared to?
Southwest Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Junior High School, Woodland Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southwest Junior High School?
694 students attend Southwest Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Southwest Junior High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Junior High School?
Southwest Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Junior High School offer ?
Southwest Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwest Junior High School part of?
Southwest Junior High School is part of Springdale School District.
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