Serving 564 students in grades 6-7, J. O. Kelly Middle 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 6-7
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. O. Kelly Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
J. O. Kelly Middle School's student population of 564 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. O. Kelly Middle 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 J. O. Kelly Middle School is 0.55, 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
#829 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
62%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
9%
59%
Hawaiian
25%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. O. Kelly Middle School's ranking?
J. O. Kelly Middle School is ranked #829 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are J. O. Kelly Middle School often compared to?
J. O. Kelly Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hellstern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend J. O. Kelly Middle School?
564 students attend J. O. Kelly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of J. O. Kelly Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. O. Kelly Middle School?
J. O. Kelly Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does J. O. Kelly Middle School offer ?
J. O. Kelly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. O. Kelly Middle School part of?
J. O. Kelly Middle School is part of Springdale School District.
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