Serving 193 students in grades 7-8, Newport Junior High School ranks in the top 50% 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 was 75% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
40%
19%
White
51%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Newport Junior High School?
193 students attend Newport Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Newport Junior High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 Newport Junior High School?
Newport Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newport Junior High School offer ?
Newport Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Newport Junior High School part of?
Newport Junior High School is part of Newport School District.
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