Serving 725 students in grades 6-8, L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School's student population of 725 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School is 0.66, 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
#43 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
4%
19%
White
53%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
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 L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School's ranking?
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School is ranked #43 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School often compared to?
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramsey Junior High School, William O. Darby Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School?
725 students attend L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School?
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School offer ?
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School part of?
L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School is part of Fort Smith School District.
School Calendar
View the L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 3/23/2019
We love this school because it is nice place
2 2/25/2017
The office people are not helpful at all!!
2 12/22/2009
Girls basketball coach should be replaced. Her team only won one game last year and it looks like this year will be another one game win all season. How does everyone think the basketball girls feel about their team? Why would anyone with a good athletic ability want to play at Chaffin? Evidently the Fort Smith athletic director Mr. Rowland doesn't mind all the losses or he would be making sure a real coach with the ability to teach the girls how to improve not regress over the season. Don't bother wasting your money going to the game until it is time for the 9th grade boys to play. Awesome coaching ability by the boys coaches. They know what they are doing.
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