Serving 740 students in grades 8-9, Southwest 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 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-9
Enrollment: 740 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: <50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Southwest 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 Southwest Junior High School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southwest Junior High School?
740 students attend Southwest Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southwest Junior High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Junior High School?
Southwest Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Junior High School offer ?
Southwest Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-9
Enrollment: 740 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: <50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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