Jacksonville Middle School

Summary:

Jacksonville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, with a student population of 966. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than nearby schools, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of middle schools in Arkansas over the past 5 years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jacksonville Middle School significantly underperforms the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 7.5% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 36.4% statewide and 11.4% in the district. The school's reading and English language arts proficiency rates are also well below state and district averages. In comparison, the nearby Cabot Junior High North had 49.8% of students proficient or better in mathematics, a stark contrast to Jacksonville Middle School's performance.

The extremely high percentage of students (99.9% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Jacksonville Middle School suggests that the school may face significant challenges related to poverty, such as higher rates of food insecurity, unstable home environments, and limited access to educational resources outside of school. These factors can have a significant impact on student learning and academic achievement, and addressing the complex challenges faced by high-poverty schools like Jacksonville Middle School will likely require a multifaceted approach that goes beyond just increasing funding or staffing levels.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 718 Harris Rd
       Jacksonville, AR  72076


(501) 982-1587

District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,011 Help


Students who attend Jacksonville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Jacksonville High School

Feeder schools for Jacksonville Middle School:

Elementary:    Bayou Meto Elementary School
    Bobby G Lester Elementary School
    Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Prekindergarten:    Adkins Preschool Center

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  966

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.7%
White:
31.2%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jacksonville Middle School ranks worse than 91% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (55.7%), White (31.2%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Jacksonville Middle School employs 72.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacksonville Middle School is $9,011.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jacksonville Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville Middle School 305th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Jacksonville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville North Pulaski School District 226th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jacksonville Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.45 302nd 319 5.3%
2021 12.43 302nd 330 8.5%
2022 13.17 293rd 318 7.9%
2023 9.91 307th 330 7.0%
2024 13.93 305th 335 9.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Jacksonville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 273 429 6 44 3 2 19 0 776
2018 277 447 6 48 4 1 43 0 826
2019 273 436 4 49 7 1 49 0 819
2020 265 444 4 67 12 1 4 0 797
2021 266 457 4 70 5 1 19 0 822
2022 280 484 9 73 3 1 2 0 852
2023 301 538 9 92 3 0 23 0 966

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jacksonville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 776 56.5 13.7 63.8
2018 826 55.4 14.8 63.8
2019 819 56.6 14.4 100
2020 797 55.4 14.3 99.9
2021 822 58.0 14.1 99.8
2022 852 64.7 13.1 100
2023 966 72.9 13.2 99.9

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 776 56.5 13.7 63.8
2018 826 55.4 14.8 63.8
2019 819 56.6 14.4 100
2020 797 55.4 14.3 99.9
2021 822 58.0 14.1 99.8
2022 852 64.7 13.1 100
2023 966 72.9 13.2 99.9

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,846 (20.5%) $7,165 (79.5%) $9,011

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacksonville Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 302nd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 307th of 330 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English (Jacksonville Middle School)56.744.1
 12.6%
   6th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)56.744.1
 12.6%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Jacksonville Middle School)24.514.3
 10.2%
   6th Grade Math (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)24.514.3
 10.2%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Jacksonville Middle School)22.916.4
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)22.916.4
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Middle School)19.918.8
 1.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)19.918.8
 1.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Jacksonville Middle School)59.159
 0.1%
   7th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)59.159
 0.1%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Jacksonville Middle School)19.510.8
 8.7%
   7th Grade Math (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)19.510.8
 8.7%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Jacksonville Middle School)15.218.6
 3.4%
   7th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)15.218.6
 3.4%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Middle School)15.417.3
 1.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)15.417.3
 1.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Jacksonville Middle School)56.653.5
 3.1%
   8th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)56.653.5
 3.1%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Jacksonville Middle School)17.311.6
 5.7%
   8th Grade Math (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)17.311.6
 5.7%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Jacksonville Middle School)20.418.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)20.418.7
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Middle School)34.130
 4.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)34.130
 4.1%
   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 Students819966
 17.9%
African American436538
 23.4%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic4992
 87.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White273301
 10.3%
Two or More Races4923
 53.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville Middle School

Students who attend Jacksonville Middle School usually go on to attend Jacksonville High School

Jacksonville Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Arkansas middle schools.

Students at Jacksonville Middle School are 56% African American, 31% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 966 students attended Jacksonville Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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