Serving 471 students in grades 7-9, Pottsville Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pottsville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pottsville Junior High School's student population of 471 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pottsville Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pottsville Junior High School is 0.20, 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
#150 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 Pottsville Junior High School's ranking?
Pottsville Junior High School is ranked #150 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Pottsville Junior High School often compared to?
Pottsville Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pottsville Junior High School?
471 students attend Pottsville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pottsville Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsville Junior High School?
Pottsville Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pottsville Junior High School offer ?
Pottsville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pottsville Junior High School part of?
Pottsville Junior High School is part of Pottsville School District.
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