Vilonia Junior High School (Closed 2020)

1164a Main St
Vilonia, AR 72173
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 269 students in grades 9, Vilonia Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(18-19)
50%
47%
(18-19)
54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
97%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School District Name
Source: 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Vilonia Junior High School?
269 students attend Vilonia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Vilonia Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vilonia Junior High School?
Vilonia Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vilonia Junior High School offer ?
Vilonia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Vilonia Junior High School part of?
Vilonia Junior High School is part of Vilonia School District.

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