Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy

Summary:

Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 155 students on the Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. The school is part of the Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools district, which is ranked 213 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high poverty rate. Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas middle schools, with a ranking of 245 out of 335 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state averages. However, the school has maintained relatively small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.2 to 10.4 over the past three school years, and it spends more per student ($9,143 in 2018-2019) than many nearby public schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School has performed better than Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy in recent years, ranking higher and having higher proficiency rates in most subject areas. Similarly, the nearby traditional public middle schools, such as Cabot Middle School North, Cabot Junior High North, and Sylvan Hills Middle School, have generally outperformed Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy in academic measures. The school's performance has also been inconsistent over time, with a high ranking in 2018-2019 followed by a steep decline in the most recent year.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 1030 Cannon Dr.
       Little Rock Air Force Base, AR  72099


(501) 985-1200

District: Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
245th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,143 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.9%
African American:
35.5%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy ranks worse than 73.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.9%), African American (35.5%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is $9,143.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy 245th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy in the ranking list.)

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools 213th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 71.05 69th 280 75.4%
2016 60.97 108th 312 65.4%
2017 62.34 116th 315 63.2%
2018 68.79 87th 318 72.6%
2019 78.42 49th 319 84.6%
2021 62.98 118th 330 64.2%
2022 67.87 90th 318 71.7%
2023 58.28 146th 330 55.8%
2024 30.86 245th 335 26.9%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Open Quote Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Upper Academy continues to be the #1 school in Jacksonville. The atmosphere and the people are what make the school great. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Open Quote I personally regret sending my children to this school. This school is very unorganized and under staffed. There are lots of distractiing at the school which affects the quality of instruction. The arts infused aspect of the school is very low when it comes to music, band,drama, dance. The morale of the students i slow and personally I wouldn't recommend the school until there was a change in administration and it is properly staffed. The principle doesn't seem to be experienced in managing which thus it flows down to other staff. You would think the DOT and Office Manager runs the school. They have a part time nurse, their special education teacher is almost non existent. She is shared between the two Lighthouse school is Jacksonville. The dance teacher is also shared and she is rarely there. The DOT had to step in many times as well as other staff to fill in because she was not available.
It seems to be great until you are actually involved and began to observe what really goes on at the school. The way the some teachers speak to the children is very unprofessional. One teacher more downplays the students and when it was reported by several parents, it was overlooked and issue was never really dealt with and of course she continues to belittle the children. They have not developed respect from the children and they are more controlled by yelling at them and of course giving short and long forms and work studies. Many of the students had an issue with the math teacher there but because it was said she got results, all issues was overlooked. concerning her. Honestly she do not need to work with children, she was more of an adult educator or possibly she should have been the DOT and not working directly with the kids. She was very immature in her dealings with the children, from rolling eyes, yelling, and making smart remarks and slurs. The kids didn't like her and often complained about her and the Director of teacher as well as the principle. They had some good teachers that any school would love to have, they deserve a better environment and better administration. They were dedicated even though they knew the school was not in order.
The National office really need to step up and actually get involved more in the schools and spend time in these schools to see whats going on and make sure each of their schools are properly staffed and that they are actually upholding the vision and philosophy of the organization. As I stated before, it is far from being an art infused school. I believe they can do a lot better as far as staff is concerned.
It was frustrating because almost everything was last minute with this school because they were so organized, two weeks left of school and they don't know where the field day would occur but they had parents paying for t shirts for the day but no plan of attack for it. It almost feels like it more of an experiment than actually getting down to business. I am not sure this staff can continue much longer like this, there has to be some changes. Teachers and students are not happy and that says a lot to a parent. All I can say is that there is more to just passing test and getting a rating. Many schools are overrated and in my opinion this is one of them. it has potential just need the right people with the right heart. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Open Quote This school has lots of potential however teh socila environment among the students is poor. The zero tolerance for bullying is really taken as a joke. They have alot of discipline issues aong the kids which causes lots of distractions. Most of the students are very well behaved but the few that cause distractions make no small stir. I beleive the teachers really do care for the students but their hands are tied by lack of consistency among the ministration. I feel they do their part but when it comes to enforcing rules, the chidlren knows there is no major consequence to their actions and they take it as a joke therefore causing more disturbances. They laugh about it and are direspectful to both students and the teachers. This school has a good curriculum and they have the right teachers With a makeover of student body and more consitent manangement, structure and discipline, I believe this school can be successful. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Open Quote I really like Flightline Upper Academy! With all the information that our kids need to learn today, they find a way to break it down in small pieces; while still giving the kids the whole pie! With the pressure to succeed in our world, they make every child feel capable of learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 76 66 1 14 4 2 0 0 163
2013 84 70 7 9 3 0 0 0 173
2014 94 80 4 12 4 0 0 0 194
2015 91 81 6 14 3 0 0 0 195
2016 96 77 4 12 1 0 0 0 190
2017 78 67 8 18 1 1 0 0 173
2018 73 56 6 15 0 1 0 0 151
2019 65 44 4 11 1 1 2 0 128
2020 75 80 7 10 0 1 1 0 174
2021 49 58 1 12 0 1 1 0 122
2022 61 60 4 11 1 3 5 0 145
2023 68 55 4 10 0 2 16 0 155

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 163 9.3 17.4 43.6
2013 173 10.9 15.8 48.6
2014 194 14.7 13.1 50.5
2015 195 15.0 13.0 46.2
2016 190 16.0 11.8 46.3
2017 173 12.5 13.7 31.2
2018 151 12.8 11.7 21.2
2019 128 10.0 12.6 28.9
2020 174 13.2 13.1 36.2
2021 122 12.3 9.8 23.8
2022 145 13.9 10.4 100
2023 155 16.7 9.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 163 9.3 17.4 43.6
2013 173 10.9 15.8 48.6
2014 194 14.7 13.1 50.5
2015 195 15.0 13.0 46.2
2016 190 16.0 11.8 46.3
2017 173 12.5 13.7 31.2
2018 151 12.8 11.7 21.2
2019 128 10.0 12.6 28.9
2020 174 13.2 13.1 36.2
2021 122 12.3 9.8 23.8
2022 145 13.9 10.4 100
2023 155 16.7 9.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,115 (12.2%) $8,029 (87.8%) $9,143

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 146th of 330 Middle schools
 28.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)81.880
 1.8%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)72.850.6
 22.2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)77.360
 17.3%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)41.225.3
 15.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)54.545
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)30.319.2
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)54.535
 19.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)30.919.3
 11.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)8271.1
 10.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)71.460.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)8252.6
 29.4%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)54.130.8
 23.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)5829
 29%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)4619.7
 26.3%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)4644.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)28.528.3
 0.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)86.988.3
 1.4%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)75.366.7
 8.6%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)57.939.5
 18.4%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)31.820
 11.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)63.227.9
 35.3%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)41.120.9
 20.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)42.137.2
 4.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)27.120.9
 6.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)80.677.8
 2.8%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)75.756.3
 19.4%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)51.630.5
 21.1%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)34.318.3
 16%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)51.730.5
 21.2%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)35.724.1
 11.6%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy)7155.5
 15.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools)47.142.5
 4.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students128155
 21.1%
African American4455
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic1110
 9.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White6568
 4.6%
Two or More Races216
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%100%
 71.1%


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Students at Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy are 44% White, 35% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy.

Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy ranks 245th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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