Serving 511 students in grades 7-9, Wonder 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 12% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wonder Junior High School serves the northeast part of West Memphis, AR, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wonder Junior High School's student population of 511 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Wonder 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 Wonder Junior High School is 0.06, 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
#892 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
97%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
57%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wonder Junior High School's ranking?
Wonder Junior High School is ranked #892 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Wonder Junior High School often compared to?
Wonder Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wonder Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Wonder Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wonder Junior High School?
511 students attend Wonder Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wonder Junior High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wonder Junior High School?
Wonder Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wonder Junior High School offer ?
Wonder Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wonder Junior High School part of?
Wonder Junior High School is part of West Memphis School District.
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