Ashdown Junior High School

600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 281 students in grades 6-8, Ashdown 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 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ashdown Junior High School's student population of 281 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Ashdown Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashdown Junior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#764 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
38%
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23%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashdown Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
26%
19%
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White
64%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashdown Junior High School's ranking?
Ashdown Junior High School is ranked #764 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ashdown Junior High School?
281 students attend Ashdown Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ashdown Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashdown Junior High School?
Ashdown Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashdown Junior High School offer ?
Ashdown Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashdown Junior High School part of?
Ashdown Junior High School is part of Ashdown School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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