Brookland Junior High School

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Brookland Junior High School ranks 159 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brookland Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in Brookland, Arkansas, with 718 students. While the school is part of the Brookland School District, which is ranked 88 out of 252 school districts in the state, Brookland Junior High School's academic performance has been a mixed bag.

The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in these areas were 30.1%, 27.3%, and 35.6%, respectively, all below the district and state levels. However, the school's performance in Biology, at 39.6% proficiency, is higher than the district (29.6%) and state (36.4%) averages. Brookland Junior High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.3 over the past three years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Brookland Middle School (18.5) and Oak Grove Middle School (17.2).

Interestingly, Brookland Junior High School's statewide ranking has been declining, from a high of 30th out of 312 Arkansas middle schools in 2015-2016 to 159th out of 335 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state. While Brookland Junior High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools like Valley View Junior High School, it outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Trumann Middle School and Nettleton Junior High School, which have lower test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 7-9

100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417

(870) 932-8610

District: Brookland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,873

Students who attend Brookland Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Brookland High School

Feeder schools for Brookland Junior High School:

Elementary:	Brookland Elementary School
Middle:	Brookland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 718

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

African American:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brookland Junior High School ranks better than 52.5% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), Hispanic (5.2%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookland Junior High School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Brookland Junior High School employs 53.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookland Junior High School is $7,873.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Brookland Junior High School 159^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Brookland Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Brookland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookland School District 88^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brookland Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2014	65.25	98^th	280	65.0%
2015	68.74	58^th	275	78.9%
2016	79.93	30^th	312	90.4%
2017	77.62	40^th	315	87.3%
2018	65.48	104^th	318	67.3%
2019	74.43	63^rd	319	80.3%
2021	70.29	74^th	330	77.6%
2022	62.99	113^th	318	64.5%
2023	65.94	101^st	330	69.4%
2024	49.33	159^th	335	52.5%

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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 Brookland Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	385	0	2	10	4	1	0	402
2013	397	2	4	12	3	3	0	421
2014	394	5	4	14	2	2	3	424
2015	436	5	4	19	1	1	6	472
2016	469	10	4	24	1	0	4	512
2017	470	13	2	26	2	0	5	518
2018	522	15	3	26	3	0	3	572
2019	536	13	6	21	1	0	2	579
2020	532	18	5	24	1	0	6	586
2021	567	25	2	23	0	0	9	626
2022	598	26	2	29	0	0	10	665
2023	641	26	2	37	0	0	12	718

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 Brookland Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	402	29.6	13.5	37.3
2013	421	31.7	13.2	34.2
2014	424	30.6	13.8	37
2015	472	35.0	13.4	32.4
2016	512	35.0	14.6	35.7
2017	518	38.2	13.5	23.6
2018	572	41.1	13.8	21.2
2019	579	46.0	12.5	30.1
2020	586	45.7	12.8	36.2
2021	626	47.5	13.1	29.1
2022	665	52.9	12.5	33.5
2023	718	53.8	13.3	25.6

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 Brookland Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	402	29.6	13.5	37.3
2013	421	31.7	13.2	34.2
2014	424	30.6	13.8	37
2015	472	35.0	13.4	32.4
2016	512	35.0	14.6	35.7
2017	518	38.2	13.5	23.6
2018	572	41.1	13.8	21.2
2019	579	46.0	12.5	30.1
2020	586	45.7	12.8	36.2
2021	626	47.5	13.1	29.1
2022	665	52.9	12.5	33.5
2023	718	53.8	13.3	25.6

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 Brookland Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$768 (9.8%)	$7,105 (90.2%)	$7,873

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookland Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 63^rd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 101^st of 330 Middle schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Brookland Junior High School)	83.1	78	5.1%
7th Grade English (Brookland School District)	83.1	78	5.1%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Brookland Junior High School)	62.2	45.3	16.9%
7th Grade Math (Brookland School District)	62.2	45.3	16.9%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Brookland Junior High School)	52.3	42.5	9.8%
7th Grade Science (Brookland School District)	52.3	42.5	9.8%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Brookland Junior High School)	47.2	33.9	13.3%
7th Grade Reading (Brookland School District)	47.2	33.9	13.3%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Brookland Junior High School)	75.6	77.2	1.6%
8th Grade English (Brookland School District)	75.6	77.2	1.6%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Brookland Junior High School)	59.4	42.5	16.9%
8th Grade Math (Brookland School District)	59.4	42.5	16.9%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Brookland Junior High School)	51.1	39.5	11.6%
8th Grade Science (Brookland School District)	51.1	39.5	11.6%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Brookland Junior High School)	58.8	54.8	4%
8th Grade Reading (Brookland School District)	58.8	54.8	4%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Brookland Junior High School)	65.9	64.3	1.6%
9th Grade English (Brookland School District)	65.9	64.3	1.6%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Brookland Junior High School)	47.2	28.1	19.1%
9th Grade Math (Brookland School District)	47.2	28.1	19.1%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Brookland Junior High School)	44.3	39.1	5.2%
9th Grade Science (Brookland School District)	44.3	39.1	5.2%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Brookland Junior High School)	43.2	45.3	2.1%
9th Grade Reading (Brookland School District)	43.2	45.3	2.1%
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	579	718	24%
African American	13	26	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	21	37	76.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	536	641	19.6%
Two or More Races	2	12	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.1%	25.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Brookland 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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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 4th Grade	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
Brookland Junior High School	Public	7-9	100 W School St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 932-8610	718	54	13.3	25.6%	641 (89.3%)	26 (3.6%)	37 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	49.3	159^th of 335 public middle schools	52.5%		65.9	101^st of 330 public middle schools	69.4%	58				27.8	35.0	26.7	30.1				23.2	32.0	26.0	27.3				43.2	22.9	35.6	30.2	5.7	18.3	13.0	13.0				36.0	32.8	34.3	39.6	39.6	$7,873	$768	$7,105
Brookland Middle School	Public	4-6	100 W School St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 932-2080	878	47	18.5	30.8%	787 (89.6%)	30 (3.4%)	40 (4.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.9%)								(n/a)	43.1	41.4	40.8				41.7	42.6	39.8	39.5				40.6	52.6	41.5	40.8			44.9						43.1	45.8	40.8			43.3			$6,800	$876	$5,924
Nettleton Junior High School	Public	7-8	4208 Chieftain Ln	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7819	546	42	13.0	100.0%	156 (28.6%)	294 (53.8%)	54 (9.9%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	22	281^st of 335 public middle schools	16.1%		24.9	268^th of 330 public middle schools	18.8%	13				20.1	16.5		18.2				22.3	17.1		19.6				23.9	5.1	14.8	36.4		36.4						26.5	20.2	23.3			$9,235	$1,272	$7,963
Douglas MacArthur Junior High School	Public	7-9	1615 Wilkins Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5840	732	52	14.1	100.0%	204 (27.9%)	363 (49.6%)	126 (17.2%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.0%)	39.6	209^th of 335 public middle schools	37.6%		32.2	244^th of 330 public middle schools	26.1%	35				26.7	29.5	17.2	24.4				28.7	29.9	17.0	25.2				32.9	4.8	23.7	45.5	4.1	21.8	15.0	15.0				26.7	26.7	26.7	52.1	52.1	$9,622	$1,688	$7,935
Annie Camp Junior High School	Public	7-9	1814 W Nettleton Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5820	784	52	15.1	100.0%	284 (36.2%)	341 (43.5%)	108 (13.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.6%)	29.6	253^rd of 335 public middle schools	24.5%		33.8	235^th of 330 public middle schools	28.8%	18				28.5	16.8	29.7	25.5				28.3	18.7	31.7	26.6				27.9	8.1	20.1	32.9	14.6	19.5	51.8	51.8				29.6	18.1	24.1	68.8	68.8	$10,609	$2,094	$8,515
Paragould Junior High	Public	7-8	1713 W Court St	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Paragould School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 236-7744	481	36	13.1	100.0%	345 (71.7%)	45 (9.4%)	43 (8.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	29 (6.0%)	40.8	204^th of 335 public middle schools	39.1%		39.3	214^th of 330 public middle schools	35.2%	10				21.8	26.9		24.3				20.0	25.5		22.8				34.7	30.0	32.6	94.8		94.8						27.9	32.8	30.3			$8,107	$1,007	$7,100
Greene City Technical Middle School	Public	6-7	5205 W Kingshighway	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Greene County Technical School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 215-4440	548	40	13.8	46.4%	493 (90.0%)	16 (2.9%)	26 (4.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	61.6	98^th of 335 public middle schools	70.7%		69.1	87^th of 330 public middle schools	73.6%	11			26.6	38.6			32.5			26.5	36.3			31.3			56.5	51.0		53.4								31.2	39.8		35.4			$7,988	$1,096	$6,892
Valley View Junior High School	Public	7-9	2118 Valley View Dr	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 932-3737	712	46	15.3	25.3%	573 (80.5%)	41 (5.8%)	46 (6.5%)	22 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	88.8	24^th of 335 public middle schools	92.8%		93.3	10^th of 330 public middle schools	97.0%	14				54.7	48.9	51.4	51.7				48.3	50.2	50.5	49.6				59.8	34.3	51.9	69.2	27.0	50.0	45.6	45.6				59.2	49.3	54.3	0.0	0.0	$8,439	$943	$7,496
Oak Grove Middle School	Public	5-6	5097 Hwy 135 N	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Paragould School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 586-0483	512	30	17.2	100.0%	376 (73.4%)	57 (11.1%)	32 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.5%)	26 (5.1%)								(n/a)		27.4	27.4				27.4		27.3	27.7				27.5		30.4	28.8			29.6							25.5	30.8			28.3			$8,209	$1,389	$6,820
Trumann Middle School	Public	6-8	221 Pine Ave	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 483-5356	300	22	13.3	100.0%	219 (73.0%)	41 (13.7%)	24 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	32.3	237^th of 335 public middle schools	29.3%		33.2	241^st of 330 public middle schools	27.0%	4			20.2	21.5	25.4		22.4			21.9	26.6	23.6		23.8			25.4	32.9	29.2	28.8								22.8	29.2	23.6	24.7			$9,344	$1,802	$7,543

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookland Junior High School

How many students attend Brookland Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 718 students attended Brookland Junior High School.

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Brookland Junior High School?

Students at Brookland Junior High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Brookland Junior High School in?

Brookland School District

Is Brookland Junior High School a good school?

Brookland Junior High School ranks 159^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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