Is Forrest City Junior High a good school?

Forrest City Junior High ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Arkansas middle schools.

How many students attend Forrest City Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Forrest City Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Forrest City Junior High?

Students at Forrest City Junior High are 91% African American, 5% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Forrest City Junior High attend?

Students who attend Forrest City Junior High usually go on to attend Forrest City High School

Forrest City Junior High School in Forrest City AR

Schooldigger Rankings:

Forrest City Junior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest City Junior High 252^nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Forrest City Junior High in the ranking list.)

Forrest City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest City School District 225^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forrest City Junior High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	5.12	199^th	206	3.4%
2007	6.70	214^th	225	4.9%
2008	2.01	218^th	223	2.2%
2009	4.13	233^rd	240	2.9%
2010	2.41	252^nd	254	0.8%
2011	1.92	262^nd	264	0.8%
2012	2.01	264^th	265	0.4%
2013	4.55	270^th	278	2.9%
2014	2.19	278^th	280	0.7%
2015	16.61	249^th	275	9.5%
2016	8.27	303^rd	312	2.9%
2017	7.43	307^th	315	2.5%
2018	3.75	308^th	318	3.1%
2019	2.98	313^th	319	1.9%
2021	4.20	318^th	330	3.6%
2022	3.99	311^th	318	2.2%
2023	13.46	301^st	330	8.8%
2024	29.69	252^nd	335	24.8%

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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 Forrest City Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	319	497	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	824
1989	321	503	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	828
1990	326	552	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	881
1991	295	579	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	874
1992	310	614	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	924
1993	307	573	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	884
1994	274	516	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	792
1995	212	531	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	745
1996	212	531	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	745
1997	219	531	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	755
1998	182	500	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	690
1999	168	528	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	701
2000	164	483	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	653
2001	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2002	162	434	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	599
2003	162	434	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	599
2004	159	498	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	660
2005	165	519	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	689
2006	145	450	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	599
2007	112	462	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	578
2008	87	435	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	530
2009	107	442	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	554
2010	102	429	0	5	1	0	0	537
2011	85	407	2	6	1	0	0	501
2012	85	402	3	5	0	1	0	496
2013	73	370	0	7	1	0	0	451
2014	68	373	1	3	2	0	0	447
2015	41	372	2	2	0	0	1	418
2016	33	330	1	4	0	0	1	369
2017	24	280	0	7	1	0	1	313
2018	18	288	3	3	0	0	1	313
2019	11	251	2	6	1	0	2	273
2020	17	298	1	7	0	0	3	326
2021	18	314	1	4	1	1	1	340
2022	16	265	2	5	1	1	2	292
2023	13	250	4	5	0	0	3	275

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 Forrest City Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	824	41.0	20.0	n/a
1989	828	42.0	19.7	n/a
1990	881	46.0	19.1	55.8
1991	874	40.8	21.4	59.3
1992	924	43.1	21.4	60.5
1993	884	43.4	20.4	58.3
1994	792	40.1	19.8	60.1
1995	745	40.6	18.3	58.3
1996	745	40.6	18.3	58.3
1997	755	40.5	18.6	60.7
1998	690	40.5	17.0	67.4
1999	701	23.3	30.1	73.5
2000	653	41.0	15.9	68.8
2001	0	39.0	0.0	n/a
2002	599	41.0	14.6	67.1
2003	599	41.0	14.6	67.1
2004	660	43.0	15.3	99.5
2005	689	46.0	15.0	99.6
2006	599	40.0	15.0	80.6
2007	578	37.0	15.6	99.5
2008	530	37.0	14.3	99.4
2009	554	36.0	15.4	99.5
2010	537	43.9	12.7	99.4
2011	501	37.5	13.3	99.4
2012	496	36.9	13.4	79.6
2013	451	32.8	13.7	99.3
2014	447	34.7	12.8	99.3
2015	418	38.0	11.0	99.3
2016	369	28.0	13.1	59.1
2017	313	28.1	11.1	38.7
2018	313	27.2	11.4	45.7
2019	273	23.4	11.6	100
2020	326	22.5	14.4	100
2021	340	18.9	17.9	100
2022	292	19.3	15.0	100
2023	275	17.6	15.6	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 Forrest City Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	824	41.0	20.0	n/a
1989	828	42.0	19.7	n/a
1990	881	46.0	19.1	55.8
1991	874	40.8	21.4	59.3
1992	924	43.1	21.4	60.5
1993	884	43.4	20.4	58.3
1994	792	40.1	19.8	60.1
1995	745	40.6	18.3	58.3
1996	745	40.6	18.3	58.3
1997	755	40.5	18.6	60.7
1998	690	40.5	17.0	67.4
1999	701	23.3	30.1	73.5
2000	653	41.0	15.9	68.8
2001	0	39.0	0.0	n/a
2002	599	41.0	14.6	67.1
2003	599	41.0	14.6	67.1
2004	660	43.0	15.3	99.5
2005	689	46.0	15.0	99.6
2006	599	40.0	15.0	80.6
2007	578	37.0	15.6	99.5
2008	530	37.0	14.3	99.4
2009	554	36.0	15.4	99.5
2010	537	43.9	12.7	99.4
2011	501	37.5	13.3	99.4
2012	496	36.9	13.4	79.6
2013	451	32.8	13.7	99.3
2014	447	34.7	12.8	99.3
2015	418	38.0	11.0	99.3
2016	369	28.0	13.1	59.1
2017	313	28.1	11.1	38.7
2018	313	27.2	11.4	45.7
2019	273	23.4	11.6	100
2020	326	22.5	14.4	100
2021	340	18.9	17.9	100
2022	292	19.3	15.0	100
2023	275	17.6	15.6	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 Forrest City Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$5,777 (33.0%)	$11,742 (67.0%)	$17,519

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forrest City Junior High

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 313^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 301^st of 330 Middle schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Forrest City Junior High)	47.1	58.8	11.7%
7th Grade English (Forrest City School District)	47.1	58.8	11.7%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Forrest City Junior High)	15.8	21	5.2%
7th Grade Math (Forrest City School District)	15.8	21	5.2%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Forrest City Junior High)	12.4	17.5	5.1%
7th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)	12.4	17.5	5.1%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Forrest City Junior High)	9.1	15.4	6.3%
7th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)	9.1	15.4	6.3%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Forrest City Junior High)	47.7	55.7	8%
8th Grade English (Forrest City School District)	47.7	55.7	8%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Forrest City Junior High)	11.1	24.5	13.4%
8th Grade Math (Forrest City School District)	11.1	24.5	13.4%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Forrest City Junior High)	17	14.5	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)	17	14.5	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Forrest City Junior High)	18.3	24.4	6.1%
8th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)	18.3	24.4	6.1%
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	273	275	0.7%
African American	251	250	0.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	13	18.2%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)				ATLAS Reading (2024)				ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Science (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 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forrest City Junior High	Public	7-8	1133 N Division St	Forrest City	72335	St. Francis County	Forrest City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 633-3230	275	18	15.6	100.0%	13 (4.7%)	250 (90.9%)	5 (1.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	29.7	252^nd of 335 public middle schools	24.8%		13.5	301^st of 330 public middle schools	8.8%	49		27.2	18.8	22.8		28.3	18.0	23.0		20.7	33.4	26.8	71.4	71.4		16.6	15.1	15.8	$17,519	$5,777	$11,742
Lincoln Academy	Public	6	616 W Broadway Ave	Forrest City	72335	St. Francis County	Forrest City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 261-1810	139	11	12.8	100.0%	8 (5.8%)	123 (88.5%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)	18.4			18.4	16.0			16.0	18.0			18.0			10.2			10.2	$8,476	$2,506	$5,970
Wynne Junior High School	Public	6-8	849 E Eldridge Ave	Wynne	72396	Cross County	Wynne School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 238-5040	563	43	13.0	59.5%	376 (66.8%)	166 (29.5%)	13 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	31	244^th of 335 public middle schools	27.2%		46.6	191^st of 330 public middle schools	42.1%	53	21.2	22.2	28.4	23.8	20.9	23.7	27.8	24.1	18.9	26.0	21.7	22.3	76.2	76.2	18.7	27.9	29.4	25.3	$9,230	$1,256	$7,974

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