Serving 263 students in grades 7-9, East 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 was 11% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
East Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#966 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
97%
19%
White
1%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Junior High School's ranking?
East Junior High School is ranked #966 out of 989 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Junior High School?
The graduation rate of East Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Junior High School?
263 students attend East Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of East Junior High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Junior High School?
East Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Junior High School offer ?
East Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Junior High School part of?
East Junior High School is part of West Memphis School District.
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