Serving 708 students in grades 8-9, George 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 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
George 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 George Junior High School is 0.51, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Junior High School?
The graduation rate of George Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend George Junior High School?
708 students attend George Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of George Junior High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Junior High School?
George Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Junior High School offer ?
George Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Junior High School part of?
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