Booneville Junior High School

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Booneville Junior High School ranks 217 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Booneville Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in Booneville, Arkansas, with 335 students. The school is part of the Booneville School District, which is ranked 117 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Booneville Junior High School's test scores are generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (27.9%), Reading (29.7%), and Mathematics (25.2%) for all grades lower than the state averages. The school has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population. However, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $10,344, which is higher than the nearby schools, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 12 to 13 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools like Lavaca Middle School and East Hills Middle School, Booneville Junior High School generally underperforms, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. However, the school stands out in its Algebra and Geometry proficiency rates, which are higher than the state averages. The school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its star rating fluctuating between 2 and 3 stars on the SchoolDigger scale, and its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 13th out of 280 Arkansas middle schools in 2013-2014 to 217th out of 335 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-9

835 E Eighth St
Booneville, AR 72927

(479) 675-5247

District: Booneville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
217^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,344

Students who attend Booneville Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Booneville High School

Feeder schools for Booneville Junior High School:

Elementary:

Booneville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Booneville Junior High School ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Booneville Junior High School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Booneville Junior High School employs 26.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Booneville Junior High School is $10,344.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Booneville Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Booneville Junior High School 217^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Booneville Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Booneville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Booneville School District 117^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Booneville Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	58.21	91^st	208	56.3%
2006	48.85	115^th	206	44.2%
2007	67.76	67^th	225	70.2%
2008	69.20	59^th	223	73.5%
2009	47.21	149^th	240	37.9%
2010	64.95	89^th	254	65.0%
2011	55.19	135^th	264	48.9%
2012	69.45	73^rd	265	72.5%
2013	81.22	21^st	278	92.4%
2014	84.16	13^th	280	95.4%
2015	45.35	150^th	275	45.5%
2016	59.94	114^th	312	63.5%
2017	41.46	200^th	315	36.5%
2018	46.44	182^nd	318	42.8%
2019	51.22	165^th	319	48.3%
2021	60.91	125^th	330	62.1%
2022	64.37	110^th	318	65.4%
2023	51.90	174^th	330	47.3%
2024	38.91	217^th	335	35.2%

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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 Booneville Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	494	1	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	502
1999	473	2	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	481
2000	448	2	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	456
2001	463	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	469
2002	455	2	5	4	4	n/a	n/a	470
2003	455	2	5	4	4	n/a	n/a	470
2004	452	1	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	467
2005	465	1	4	7	4	n/a	n/a	481
2006	445	2	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	458
2007	350	0	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	363
2008	324	2	7	7	2	n/a	n/a	342
2009	316	3	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	335
2010	306	3	2	9	1	2	0	323
2011	291	2	1	19	4	0	0	317
2012	288	1	1	10	2	0	0	302
2013	298	4	1	0	18	0	0	321
2014	295	2	3	8	1	0	0	309
2015	288	4	2	8	1	0	1	304
2016	284	1	2	8	1	0	5	301
2017	251	1	0	13	3	0	8	276
2018	248	1	0	20	2	0	7	278
2019	222	2	0	18	6	0	6	254
2020	206	1	1	23	3	0	14	248
2021	241	0	1	19	5	0	17	283
2022	257	0	1	21	3	0	16	298
2023	294	0	0	25	3	0	13	335

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 Booneville Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	502	0.0	0.0	34.7
1999	481	18.2	26.4	47
2000	456	47.0	9.7	46.7
2001	469	51.0	9.2	52.5
2002	470	26.0	18.1	60
2003	470	26.0	18.1	60
2004	467	33.0	14.2	51.4
2005	481	33.0	14.6	57.6
2006	458	39.0	11.7	54.1
2007	363	41.0	8.9	60.9
2008	342	43.0	8.0	57.3
2009	335	42.0	8.0	53.4
2010	323	37.4	7.1	62.5
2011	317	27.9	11.3	60.9
2012	302	28.3	10.6	63.6
2013	321	27.3	11.7	67.6
2014	309	25.8	11.9	65.7
2015	304	23.0	13.2	65.1
2016	301	23.0	13.0	100
2017	276	21.1	13.0	63.4
2018	278	22.7	12.2	65.1
2019	254	21.8	11.6	100
2020	248	23.0	10.7	100
2021	283	23.4	12.0	100
2022	298	22.8	13.0	100
2023	335	26.1	12.8	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 Booneville Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	502	0.0	0.0	34.7
1999	481	18.2	26.4	47
2000	456	47.0	9.7	46.7
2001	469	51.0	9.2	52.5
2002	470	26.0	18.1	60
2003	470	26.0	18.1	60
2004	467	33.0	14.2	51.4
2005	481	33.0	14.6	57.6
2006	458	39.0	11.7	54.1
2007	363	41.0	8.9	60.9
2008	342	43.0	8.0	57.3
2009	335	42.0	8.0	53.4
2010	323	37.4	7.1	62.5
2011	317	27.9	11.3	60.9
2012	302	28.3	10.6	63.6
2013	321	27.3	11.7	67.6
2014	309	25.8	11.9	65.7
2015	304	23.0	13.2	65.1
2016	301	23.0	13.0	100
2017	276	21.1	13.0	63.4
2018	278	22.7	12.2	65.1
2019	254	21.8	11.6	100
2020	248	23.0	10.7	100
2021	283	23.4	12.0	100
2022	298	22.8	13.0	100
2023	335	26.1	12.8	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 Booneville Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,456 (14.1%)	$8,887 (85.9%)	$10,344

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Booneville Junior High 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 165^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 174^th of 330 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Booneville Junior High School)	67.1	71.6	4.5%
7th Grade English (Booneville School District)	67.1	71.6	4.5%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Booneville Junior High School)	32.5	30.4	2.1%
7th Grade Math (Booneville School District)	32.5	30.4	2.1%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Booneville Junior High School)	28.6	28.7	0.1%
7th Grade Science (Booneville School District)	28.6	28.7	0.1%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Booneville Junior High School)	32.9	18.6	14.3%
7th Grade Reading (Booneville School District)	32.9	18.6	14.3%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Booneville Junior High School)	79.5	76.6	2.9%
8th Grade English (Booneville School District)	79.5	76.6	2.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Booneville Junior High School)	55.4	48.9	6.5%
8th Grade Math (Booneville School District)	55.4	48.9	6.5%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Booneville Junior High School)	49.4	47.3	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Booneville School District)	49.4	47.3	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Booneville Junior High School)	63.9	55	8.9%
8th Grade Reading (Booneville School District)	63.9	55	8.9%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Booneville Junior High School)	60	53.7	6.3%
9th Grade English (Booneville School District)	60	53.7	6.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Booneville Junior High School)	24.7	18.2	6.5%
9th Grade Math (Booneville School District)	24.7	18.2	6.5%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Booneville Junior High School)	28.2	33	4.8%
9th Grade Science (Booneville School District)	28.2	33	4.8%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Booneville Junior High School)	37.6	35.6	2%
9th Grade Reading (Booneville School District)	37.6	35.6	2%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	254	335	31.9%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	18	25	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	294	32.4%
Two or More Races	6	13	116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Booneville Junior High 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 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	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
Booneville Junior High School	Public	7-9	835 E Eighth St	Booneville	72927	Logan County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 675-5247	335	26	12.8	100.0%	294 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	38.9	217^th of 335 public middle schools	35.2%		51.9	174^th of 330 public middle schools	47.3%	43			21.7	22.0	42.5	27.9			23.6	27.0	40.2	29.7			29.2	19.7	25.2	68.4	16.6	28.3	61.9	61.9			34.0	35.0	34.5	0.0	0.0	$10,344	$1,456	$8,887
Paris Middle School	Public	5-8	602 N Tenth St	Paris	72855	Logan County	Paris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 963-6995	317	26	12.0	100.0%	278 (87.7%)	5 (1.6%)	6 (1.9%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	46.2	177^th of 335 public middle schools	47.2%		53	166^th of 330 public middle schools	49.7%	11	46.7	26.7	31.8	28.7		33.3	45.3	24.0	28.9	33.3		33.0	38.7	32.0	28.9	19.7	30.2	61.9		61.9			46.7	26.7	37.7	41.4	38.2			$9,947	$1,057	$8,890
East Hills Middle School	Public	5-6	700 Mt Harmony Rd	Greenwood	72936	Sebastian County	Greenwood School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 996-0504	590	31	19.2	30.3%	487 (82.5%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (6.4%)	9 (1.5%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.8%)								(n/a)	44.2	39.7				42.1	42.2	43.2				42.6	41.5	39.0			40.3						53.4	48.8			51.1			$7,976	$1,726	$6,250
Lavaca Middle School	Public	5-8	603 N Division St	Lavaca	72941	Sebastian County	Lavaca School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 674-5618	231	19	12.2	47.6%	182 (78.8%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.7%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.5%)	51.8	144^th of 335 public middle schools	57.0%		73.3	71^st of 330 public middle schools	78.5%	73	48.2	32.7	27.5	34.6		35.9	50.0	31.0	29.4	30.4		35.3	60.8	36.2	45.1	24.3	43.0	42.1		42.1			48.2	25.9	35.3	42.8	38.0			$7,709	$1,080	$6,629

Frequently Asked Questions about Booneville Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Booneville Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Booneville Junior High School usually go on to attend Booneville High School

How many students attend Booneville Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Booneville Junior High School.

What district is Booneville Junior High School in?

Booneville School District

What is the racial makeup of Booneville Junior High School?

Students at Booneville Junior High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Booneville Junior High School a good school?

Booneville Junior High School ranks 217^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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