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Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School (Closed 2017)

251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Jacksonville Lighthouse 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 34%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (14-15)
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(14-15)
12%
25%
(14-15)
35%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)
1%
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)
10%
12%
Black
(14-15)
66%
21%
White
(14-15)
23%
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School?
210 students attend Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School offer ?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School part of?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School is part of Arkansas Lighthouse Academies School District.

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