Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, Dora Kimmons Jr. 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 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 87% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School's student population of 841 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dora Kimmons Jr. 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 Dora Kimmons Jr. High School is 0.61, which is more 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
#732 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
59%
14%
Black
16%
19%
White
13%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora Kimmons Jr. High School's ranking?
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School is ranked #732 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dora Kimmons Jr. High School often compared to?
Dora Kimmons Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramsey Junior High School, L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dora Kimmons Jr. High School?
841 students attend Dora Kimmons Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dora Kimmons Jr. High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora Kimmons Jr. High School?
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dora Kimmons Jr. High School offer ?
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dora Kimmons Jr. High School part of?
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School is part of Fort Smith School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
2 7/1/2019
If you want your child to succeed, don't send them here. There are a lot of minority children that attend this school, and from my experience, there set up to fail. No help. No concern. The teachers could care less whether the child passes or not. Voicing your concern doesn't do much, it's basically brushed under the rug. I give this school 2 stars, and that's me being nice.
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