Middle Schools in Pea Ridge School District

The Pea Ridge School District in Arkansas is home to two middle schools: Pea Ridge Junior High School and Pea Ridge Middle School. Based on the available data, Pea Ridge Middle School appears to be the standout performer, consistently ranking higher and outperforming the district and state averages in key academic areas.

Pea Ridge Middle School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 104 out of 319 schools in 2018-2019 to 51 out of 330 in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Pea Ridge Junior High School ranked 175 out of 335 middle schools and received a 2-star rating. Academically, Pea Ridge Middle School outperforms its counterpart and the state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science.

While Pea Ridge Middle School has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 17.3 compared to 16.6 at Pea Ridge Junior High School, it also serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 34.18%, compared to 31.51% at Pea Ridge Junior High School. The district may want to further investigate the factors contributing to Pea Ridge Middle School's success and consider ways to replicate those practices at Pea Ridge Junior High School to ensure all students in the district receive a high-quality education.