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Conway Junior High School

Summary:

Conway Junior High School is a public secondary school located in Conway, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 1,597 students. The school is part of the Conway School District, which is ranked 42 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Conway Junior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming the state average in most subjects, including English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Science. The school's proficiency rates in Algebra (47.2%) and Geometry (78.9%) for all grades are significantly higher than the state averages (26.8% and 18%, respectively). In 8th grade, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra (92.1%) and Geometry (100%) are exceptionally high compared to the state averages (62% and 75.7%, respectively). The school's proficiency rates in Biology (84.7%) for all grades are also much higher than the state average (36.4%). Additionally, Conway Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 16.0 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Sylvan Hills Junior High School (12.5) and Greenbrier Junior High School (16.1).

Compared to the nearby Sylvan Hills Junior High School, which is part of the Pulaski County Special School District, Conway Junior High School significantly outperforms in academic subjects, with much higher proficiency rates across the board. While Greenbrier Junior High School, part of the Greenbrier School District, also performs well academically, Conway Junior High School still maintains an edge in certain areas, such as Algebra and Geometry proficiency. Additionally, Conway Junior High School has maintained relatively consistent academic performance over the past few years, with proficiency rates in most subjects remaining stable or improving slightly.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 1815 Prince St
       Conway, AR  72034

(501) 450-4860

District: Conway School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,903 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,597

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
African American:
28.3%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Conway Junior High School ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Conway Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), African American (28.3%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conway Junior High School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conway Junior High School is $8,903.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Conway Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Conway Junior High School 56th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Conway Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Conway School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway School District 42nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Conway Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 69.75 70th 312 77.6%
2017 70.52 69th 315 78.1%
2018 70.05 81st 318 74.5%
2019 84.71 33rd 319 89.7%
2021 77.09 50th 330 84.8%
2022 77.76 46th 318 85.5%
2023 77.94 52nd 330 84.2%
2024 75.65 56th 335 83.3%
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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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by a parent
Friday, April 13, 2018

Open Quote This school has a lot of fights and I don’t enjoy having my child here in the midst of that Close Quote



Enrollment information for Conway Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 730 86 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1989 763 93 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 859
1990 739 116 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 859
1991 775 113 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 895
1992 803 145 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1993 854 152 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1021
1994 882 163 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1052
1995 939 163 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1125
1996 939 163 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1125
1997 958 167 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
1998 942 180 16 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1144
1999 982 193 14 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1202
2000 957 203 12 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1191
2001 927 201 12 17 5 n/a n/a 0 1162
2002 967 233 8 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1237
2003 967 233 8 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1237
2004 978 249 6 40 2 n/a n/a 0 1275
2005 1054 281 9 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1387
2006 1049 302 15 52 7 n/a n/a 0 1425
2007 984 317 13 64 5 n/a n/a 0 1383
2008 945 339 18 75 3 n/a n/a 0 1380
2009 913 363 23 83 5 n/a n/a 0 1387
2010 868 348 18 84 6 0 1 0 1325
2011 945 361 15 82 4 0 6 0 1413
2012 960 404 17 89 4 0 7 0 1481
2013 906 389 26 95 2 1 7 0 1426
2014 894 394 28 101 2 1 5 0 1425
2015 887 421 22 105 3 1 9 0 1448
2016 889 423 24 133 3 1 16 0 1489
2017 872 405 25 146 3 1 23 0 1475
2018 856 429 17 159 3 1 35 0 1500
2019 839 440 29 150 2 2 38 0 1500
2020 819 422 31 156 5 1 46 0 1480
2021 809 448 24 173 5 0 56 0 1515
2022 820 464 21 195 4 2 68 0 1574
2023 807 452 33 227 6 2 70 0 1597

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 Conway Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 822 40.9 20.0 n/a
1989 859 45.0 19.0 n/a
1990 859 51.0 16.8 10.8
1991 895 45.1 19.8 10.2
1992 960 47.0 20.4 13.5
1993 1021 50.7 20.1 15.4
1994 1052 52.0 20.2 14.5
1995 1125 57.1 19.7 14.5
1996 1125 57.1 19.7 14.5
1997 1149 58.1 19.8 16.1
1998 1144 58.1 19.7 13.4
1999 1202 43.3 27.8 19.6
2000 1191 78.0 15.3 19
2001 1162 92.0 12.6 17.6
2002 1237 74.0 16.7 23.3
2003 1237 74.0 16.7 23.3
2004 1275 74.0 17.2 23.7
2005 1387 95.0 14.6 25.5
2006 1425 82.0 17.4 30
2007 1383 110.0 12.6 29.9
2008 1380 111.0 12.4 30.1
2009 1387 107.0 13.0 33.9
2010 1325 100.7 12.6 37.4
2011 1413 88.7 15.9 38.6
2012 1481 88.7 16.6 40.6
2013 1426 87.2 16.3 43.3
2014 1425 89.0 16.0 47.2
2015 1448 92.0 15.7 46.4
2016 1489 95.0 15.6 46.3
2017 1475 95.9 15.3 20.6
2018 1500 97.0 15.4 23.4
2019 1500 89.7 16.7 44.5
2020 1480 91.7 16.1 44.9
2021 1515 98.8 15.3 50.8
2022 1574 98.2 16.0 43.3
2023 1597 100.3 15.9 55.9

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 Conway Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 822 40.9 20.0 n/a
1989 859 45.0 19.0 n/a
1990 859 51.0 16.8 10.8
1991 895 45.1 19.8 10.2
1992 960 47.0 20.4 13.5
1993 1021 50.7 20.1 15.4
1994 1052 52.0 20.2 14.5
1995 1125 57.1 19.7 14.5
1996 1125 57.1 19.7 14.5
1997 1149 58.1 19.8 16.1
1998 1144 58.1 19.7 13.4
1999 1202 43.3 27.8 19.6
2000 1191 78.0 15.3 19
2001 1162 92.0 12.6 17.6
2002 1237 74.0 16.7 23.3
2003 1237 74.0 16.7 23.3
2004 1275 74.0 17.2 23.7
2005 1387 95.0 14.6 25.5
2006 1425 82.0 17.4 30
2007 1383 110.0 12.6 29.9
2008 1380 111.0 12.4 30.1
2009 1387 107.0 13.0 33.9
2010 1325 100.7 12.6 37.4
2011 1413 88.7 15.9 38.6
2012 1481 88.7 16.6 40.6
2013 1426 87.2 16.3 43.3
2014 1425 89.0 16.0 47.2
2015 1448 92.0 15.7 46.4
2016 1489 95.0 15.6 46.3
2017 1475 95.9 15.3 20.6
2018 1500 97.0 15.4 23.4
2019 1500 89.7 16.7 44.5
2020 1480 91.7 16.1 44.9
2021 1515 98.8 15.3 50.8
2022 1574 98.2 16.0 43.3
2023 1597 100.3 15.9 55.9

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 Conway Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,230 (13.8%) $7,674 (86.2%) $8,903

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Conway 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 33rd of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 330 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English (Conway Junior High School)85.275.6
 9.6%
   8th Grade English (Conway School District)85.275.6
 9.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Conway Junior High School)65.249.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade Math (Conway School District)65.249.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Conway Junior High School)54.846.7
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Conway School District)54.846.7
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Conway Junior High School)6560.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Conway School District)6560.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Conway Junior High School)68.567.6
 0.9%
   9th Grade English (Conway School District)68.567.6
 0.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Conway Junior High School)52.741.2
 11.5%
   9th Grade Math (Conway School District)52.741.2
 11.5%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Conway Junior High School)46.646.5
 0.1%
   9th Grade Science (Conway School District)46.646.5
 0.1%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Conway Junior High School)4856
 8%
   9th Grade Reading (Conway School District)4856
 8%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students15001597
 6.5%
African American440452
 2.7%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian2933
 13.8%
Hispanic150227
 51.3%
Pacific Islander22
White839807
 3.8%
Two or More Races3870
 84.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%55.9%
 11.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,597 students attended Conway Junior High School.

Students at Conway Junior High School are 51% White, 28% African American, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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