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Douglas Macarthur Junior High School

1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 732 students in grades 7-9, Douglas Macarthur Junior High 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 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Douglas Macarthur Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Douglas Macarthur Junior High 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 Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#844 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Douglas Macarthur Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School's ranking?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is ranked #844 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Douglas Macarthur Junior High School often compared to?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Camp Jr. High School, Nettleton Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
732 students attend Douglas Macarthur Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Junior High School offer ?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School part of?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is part of Jonesboro School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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