Serving 319 students in grades 7-8, Prairie Grove Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Grove Junior High School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Grove Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Grove Junior High School is 0.32, which is less 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
#316 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
3%
20%
White
82%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Grove Junior High School's ranking?
Prairie Grove Junior High School is ranked #316 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Prairie Grove Junior High School?
319 students attend Prairie Grove Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Prairie Grove Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Grove Junior High School?
Prairie Grove Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Grove Junior High School offer ?
Prairie Grove Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Prairie Grove Junior High School part of?
Prairie Grove Junior High School is part of Prairie Grove School District.
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