Serving 755 students in grades 7-9, Douglas Macarthur 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
51%
20%
White
28%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School's ranking?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is ranked #717 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Douglas Macarthur Junior High School often compared to?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Camp Jr. High School, Nettleton Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
755 students attend Douglas Macarthur Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Junior High School offer ?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School part of?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is part of Jonesboro School District.
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