Serving 890 students in grades 8-9, Central Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Central Junior High School's student population of 890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Junior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
3%
19%
White
55%
59%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Junior High School's ranking?
Central Junior High School is ranked #230 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Central Junior High School often compared to?
Central Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Central Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central Junior High School?
890 students attend Central Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Central Junior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Junior High School?
Central Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Junior High School offer ?
Central Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Junior High School part of?
Central Junior High School is part of Springdale School District.
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