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:
305^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,011

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

Number of students: 966

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.7%

White:

31.2%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jacksonville Middle School ranks worse than 91% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (55.7%), White (31.2%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Jacksonville Middle School employs 72.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 305^th 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 226^th 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
2019	7.45	302^nd	319	5.3%
2021	12.43	302^nd	330	8.5%
2022	13.17	293^rd	318	7.9%
2023	9.91	307^th	330	7.0%
2024	13.93	305^th	335	9.0%

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

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	Total
2017	273	429	6	44	3	2	19	776
2018	277	447	6	48	4	1	43	826
2019	273	436	4	49	7	1	49	819
2020	265	444	4	67	12	1	4	797
2021	266	457	4	70	5	1	19	822
2022	280	484	9	73	3	1	2	852
2023	301	538	9	92	3	0	23	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 302^nd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 307^th 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)	56.7	44.1	12.6%
6th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	56.7	44.1	12.6%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Jacksonville Middle School)	24.5	14.3	10.2%
6th Grade Math (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	24.5	14.3	10.2%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Jacksonville Middle School)	22.9	16.4	6.5%
6th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	22.9	16.4	6.5%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Middle School)	19.9	18.8	1.1%
6th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	19.9	18.8	1.1%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Jacksonville Middle School)	59.1	59	0.1%
7th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	59.1	59	0.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Jacksonville Middle School)	19.5	10.8	8.7%
7th Grade Math (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	19.5	10.8	8.7%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Jacksonville Middle School)	15.2	18.6	3.4%
7th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	15.2	18.6	3.4%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Middle School)	15.4	17.3	1.9%
7th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	15.4	17.3	1.9%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Jacksonville Middle School)	56.6	53.5	3.1%
8th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	56.6	53.5	3.1%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Jacksonville Middle School)	17.3	11.6	5.7%
8th Grade Math (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	17.3	11.6	5.7%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Jacksonville Middle School)	20.4	18.7	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	20.4	18.7	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Jacksonville Middle School)	34.1	30	4.1%
8th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	34.1	30	4.1%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	819	966	17.9%
African American	436	538	23.4%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	4	9	125%
Hispanic	49	92	87.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	273	301	10.3%
Two or More Races	49	23	53.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	99.9%	0.1%

Schools Near Jacksonville Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)			ATLAS Science (2024)					ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jacksonville Middle School	Public	6-8	718 Harris Rd	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 982-1587	966	73	13.2	99.9%	301 (31.2%)	538 (55.7%)	92 (9.5%)	9 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.4%)	13.9	305^th of 335 public middle schools	9.0%		9.9	307^th of 330 public middle schools	7.0%	2		22.7	13.5	16.7		17.4		22.2	14.4	18.1		18.1		11.1	7.4	4.0	7.5		12.5		16.2	0.0		0.0		17.9	13.1	17.0	15.9			$9,011	$1,846	$7,165
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1030 Cannon Dr.	Little Rock Air Force Base	72099	Pulaski County	Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 985-1200	155	17	9.2	100.0%	68 (43.9%)	55 (35.5%)	10 (6.5%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	16 (10.3%)	30.9	245^th of 335 public middle schools	26.9%		58.3	146^th of 330 public middle schools	55.8%	99	18.3	26.8	22.6	14.6		20.4	18.4	26.8	22.6	12.2		19.7	16.3	46.4	7.7	0.0	20.2		23.1		23.6				26.5	39.0	25.9	22.0	28.4			$9,143	$1,115	$8,029
Sylvan Hills Middle School	Public	6-7	401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 833-1120	1,122	76	14.7	51.9%	403 (35.9%)	537 (47.9%)	92 (8.2%)	12 (1.1%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (6.3%)	28.8	260^th of 335 public middle schools	22.4%		42.9	206^th of 330 public middle schools	37.6%	54		20.7	23.8			22.2		20.7	26.7			23.6		25.7	33.6		29.3	90.9			90.9					17.7	25.8		21.6			$9,411	$1,013	$8,398
Lisa Academy North Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	5410 Landers Rd	Sherwood	72117	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 945-2727	336	29	11.4	59.5%	74 (22.0%)	133 (39.6%)	93 (27.7%)	14 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	67	81^st of 335 public middle schools	75.8%		71.1	80^th of 330 public middle schools	75.8%	1		36.9	34.6	44.6		38.7		35.0	38.1	48.0		40.3		39.8	36.9	35.2	37.6	90.0	88.9		89.3					35.9	39.0	39.2	38.0			$9,514	$943	$8,571
North Little Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	2300 Lakeview Rd	North Little Rock	72116	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8250	1,115	97	11.5	100.0%	246 (22.1%)	661 (59.3%)	145 (13.0%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (4.5%)	21.3	287^th of 335 public middle schools	14.3%		17.5	287^th of 330 public middle schools	13.0%				20.4	20.8		20.6			20.5	22.6		21.5			14.5	10.1	12.5	66.0	47.2		58.2	50.0		50.0			20.1	20.3	20.3			$9,587	$2,028	$7,560
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus	Public	6	2300 Lakeview Rd	North Little Rock	72116	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8268	570	47	12.2	100.0%	132 (23.2%)	330 (57.9%)	75 (13.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.1%)								(n/a)		22.1				22.1		22.7				22.7		19.5			19.5									22.2			22.2
Cabot Middle School South	Public	5-6	2555 Kerr Station Rd	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 941-7335	717	45	15.8	48.8%	571 (79.6%)	27 (3.8%)	61 (8.5%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.3%)								(n/a)	35.5	39.0				37.2	37.0	41.7				39.4	44.2	52.3			48.3								41.7	42.9			42.3			$8,383	$1,841	$6,542
Cabot Junior High South	Public	7-8	38 Panther Trail	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 843-2788	710	48	14.8	46.1%	576 (81.1%)	25 (3.5%)	53 (7.5%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.3%)	62.3	97^th of 335 public middle schools	71.0%		71.2	79^th of 330 public middle schools	76.1%	18			31.9	36.4		34.2			31.8	38.5		35.2			41.8	21.9	32.8		74.2		75.4	90.0		90.0			39.7	42.3	41.0			$8,576	$1,257	$7,318
Cabot Junior High North	Public	7-8	38 Spirit Dr	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 605-8470	888	55	16.0	41.3%	757 (85.2%)	13 (1.5%)	62 (7.0%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	39 (4.4%)	71.4	71^st of 335 public middle schools	78.8%		79.6	48^th of 330 public middle schools	85.5%	23			35.5	35.2		35.3			36.3	37.7		37.0			50.9	48.6	49.8	100.0	83.2		86.2	100.0		100.0			40.9	39.8	40.3			$7,920	$1,157	$6,764
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School	Public, Charter	7-9	400 Shall Ave	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 214-6710	292	29	10.1	71.6%	45 (15.4%)	188 (64.4%)	41 (14.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	42	197^th of 335 public middle schools	41.2%		43.8	203^rd of 330 public middle schools	38.5%	6			21.0	43.9	34.9	31.6			24.5	39.8	30.2	30.8			26.4	34.2	29.5			16.3	23.7	57.2	66.6	62.5			17.0	26.8	21.1	43.2	43.2	$9,710	$1,233	$8,477

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville Middle School

What high school do graduates of Jacksonville Middle School attend?

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

What district is Jacksonville Middle School in?

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

How many students attend Jacksonville Middle School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Jacksonville Middle School?

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

Is Jacksonville Middle School a good school?

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

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