Southwest Junior High School

1807 Princeton Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Southwest Junior High School serves 660 students in grades 8-9.
Southwest 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 50%) 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 36% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southwest Junior High School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwest 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 Southwest Junior High School is 0.57, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
61%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
22%
59%
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Hawaiian
13%
1%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Graduation Rate
(17-18)
<50%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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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 Southwest Junior High School's ranking?
Southwest Junior High School is ranked #472 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
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 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% 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?
660 students attend Southwest Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southwest Junior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Junior High School offer ?
Southwest Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Junior High School part of?
Southwest Junior High School is part of Springdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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