Serving 269 students in grades 9, Vilonia 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
97%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Vilonia Junior High School?
269 students attend Vilonia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Vilonia Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vilonia Junior High School?
Vilonia Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vilonia Junior High School offer ?
Vilonia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Vilonia Junior High School part of?
Vilonia Junior High School is part of Vilonia School District.
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