Serving 591 students in grades 7-9, Harrison 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)66%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
95%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrison Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Harrison Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harrison Junior High School?
591 students attend Harrison Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harrison Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Junior High School?
Harrison Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrison Junior High School offer ?
Harrison Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Harrison Junior High School part of?
Harrison Junior High School is part of Harrison School District.
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