Serving 966 students in grades 6-8, Jacksonville Middle 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 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 966 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Jacksonville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Jacksonville Middle School's student population of 966 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
966 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Jacksonville Middle 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 Jacksonville Middle School is 0.59, 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
#885 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
56%
19%
White
31%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Jacksonville Middle School is ranked #885 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Middle School?
966 students attend Jacksonville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jacksonville Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Middle School?
Jacksonville Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Middle School offer ?
Jacksonville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacksonville Middle School part of?
Jacksonville Middle School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
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