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Nashville Junior High School

Summary:

Nashville Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in the Nashville School District in Arkansas, with 465 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.3. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 99 to 182 out of around 300-335 Arkansas middle schools, and its current 2023-2024 ranking is 100 out of 335 schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nashville Junior High School outperforms the state average in several subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics, but lags behind in Algebra and Geometry. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.32% to 73.86% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Interestingly, the nearby Nashville Elementary School, which serves grades 4-6, has generally higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science compared to Nashville Junior High School, suggesting that the transition from elementary to middle school may present challenges for some students.

The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,895, which is higher than the spending per student at the nearby Nashville Elementary School ($8,701). The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Nashville Junior High School may contribute to its performance challenges, and the school could benefit from aligning its curriculum and instructional practices with the feeder elementary school to ensure a smoother transition for students.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 1000 N Eighth St
       Nashville, AR  71852

(870) 845-3418

District: Nashville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,895 Help


Students who attend Nashville Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Nashville High School

Feeder schools for Nashville Junior High School:

Elementary:    Nashville Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
Hispanic:
23.2%
African American:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nashville Junior High School ranks better than 70.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Nashville Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), Hispanic (23.2%), African American (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nashville Junior High School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nashville Junior High School is $8,895.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nashville Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Nashville Junior High School 100th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Nashville Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Nashville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashville School District 112th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nashville Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.30 112th 208 46.2%
2006 50.29 110th 206 46.6%
2007 44.03 148th 225 34.2%
2008 38.59 165th 223 26.0%
2009 27.85 197th 240 17.9%
2010 41.79 181st 254 28.7%
2011 31.51 211th 264 20.1%
2012 50.40 161st 265 39.2%
2013 47.36 164th 278 41.0%
2014 47.68 166th 280 40.7%
2015 38.43 168th 275 38.9%
2016 50.91 152nd 312 51.3%
2017 65.09 99th 315 68.6%
2018 48.12 175th 318 45.0%
2019 48.63 181st 319 43.3%
2021 57.36 140th 330 57.6%
2022 45.30 182nd 318 42.8%
2023 61.69 122nd 330 63.0%
2024 61.43 100th 335 70.1%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

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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Enrollment information for Nashville 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 291 99 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1989 275 97 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 379
1990 301 102 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1991 315 112 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 295 140 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 286 141 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 270 144 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1995 286 140 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1996 286 140 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1997 288 151 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 291 132 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 271 131 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 317 121 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 332 111 6 28 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 323 133 5 27 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 323 133 5 27 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 295 134 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 288 116 4 29 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 266 107 3 46 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 289 92 3 55 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 276 110 5 63 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 290 98 5 68 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 277 103 6 54 0 9 1 0 450
2011 266 91 4 56 0 1 5 0 423
2012 266 92 3 54 1 0 7 0 423
2013 253 101 3 74 2 0 4 0 437
2014 248 97 3 87 1 0 6 0 442
2015 205 100 3 104 0 2 9 0 423
2016 214 99 1 99 3 3 10 0 429
2017 216 92 1 102 3 0 15 0 429
2018 234 97 0 99 2 0 14 0 446
2019 229 90 0 116 1 0 11 0 447
2020 243 93 0 128 0 1 9 0 474
2021 250 105 1 132 1 2 5 0 496
2022 255 103 1 119 1 2 1 0 482
2023 244 99 2 108 3 1 8 0 465

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 Nashville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 22.2 17.9 n/a
1989 379 25.0 15.1 n/a
1990 408 27.0 15.1 26.5
1991 432 22.1 19.5 26.4
1992 441 23.6 18.6 32
1993 436 23.6 18.5 34.2
1994 427 23.0 18.6 36.8
1995 431 23.7 18.2 37.1
1996 431 23.7 18.2 37.1
1997 449 25.6 17.5 29.6
1998 439 25.6 17.1 39.9
1999 424 16.3 26.0 44.3
2000 467 36.0 13.0 45.4
2001 478 36.0 13.3 39.3
2002 489 41.0 11.9 50.7
2003 489 41.0 11.9 50.7
2004 461 42.0 11.0 49.2
2005 437 41.0 10.7 49.7
2006 423 39.0 10.8 57.2
2007 440 41.0 10.7 61.8
2008 455 41.0 11.1 62.2
2009 461 41.0 11.2 58.8
2010 450 39.8 10.9 64.2
2011 423 33.0 12.7 57.2
2012 423 32.4 13.0 62.9
2013 437 32.5 13.4 64.1
2014 442 36.1 12.2 61.5
2015 423 34.0 12.4 71.9
2016 429 31.0 13.8 72.5
2017 429 32.8 13.0 39.6
2018 446 35.5 12.5 43
2019 447 33.2 13.4 72
2020 474 35.8 13.2 74.9
2021 496 37.4 13.2 73.4
2022 482 40.0 12.0 73.9
2023 465 37.5 12.3 70.3

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 Nashville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 22.2 17.9 n/a
1989 379 25.0 15.1 n/a
1990 408 27.0 15.1 26.5
1991 432 22.1 19.5 26.4
1992 441 23.6 18.6 32
1993 436 23.6 18.5 34.2
1994 427 23.0 18.6 36.8
1995 431 23.7 18.2 37.1
1996 431 23.7 18.2 37.1
1997 449 25.6 17.5 29.6
1998 439 25.6 17.1 39.9
1999 424 16.3 26.0 44.3
2000 467 36.0 13.0 45.4
2001 478 36.0 13.3 39.3
2002 489 41.0 11.9 50.7
2003 489 41.0 11.9 50.7
2004 461 42.0 11.0 49.2
2005 437 41.0 10.7 49.7
2006 423 39.0 10.8 57.2
2007 440 41.0 10.7 61.8
2008 455 41.0 11.1 62.2
2009 461 41.0 11.2 58.8
2010 450 39.8 10.9 64.2
2011 423 33.0 12.7 57.2
2012 423 32.4 13.0 62.9
2013 437 32.5 13.4 64.1
2014 442 36.1 12.2 61.5
2015 423 34.0 12.4 71.9
2016 429 31.0 13.8 72.5
2017 429 32.8 13.0 39.6
2018 446 35.5 12.5 43
2019 447 33.2 13.4 72
2020 474 35.8 13.2 74.9
2021 496 37.4 13.2 73.4
2022 482 40.0 12.0 73.9
2023 465 37.5 12.3 70.3

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 Nashville Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $611 (6.9%) $8,284 (93.1%) $8,895

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nashville 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 181st of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 122nd of 330 Middle schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English (Nashville Junior High School)7780.8
 3.8%
   7th Grade English (Nashville School District)7780.8
 3.8%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Nashville Junior High School)42.338.3
 4%
   7th Grade Math (Nashville School District)42.338.3
 4%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Nashville Junior High School)32.738.3
 5.6%
   7th Grade Science (Nashville School District)32.738.3
 5.6%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Nashville Junior High School)34.635.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Nashville School District)34.635.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Nashville Junior High School)79.774.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade English (Nashville School District)79.774.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Nashville Junior High School)43.832.8
 11%
   8th Grade Math (Nashville School District)43.832.8
 11%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Nashville Junior High School)39.239.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Nashville School District)39.239.9
 0.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Nashville Junior High School)52.957.2
 4.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Nashville School District)52.957.2
 4.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Nashville Junior High School)62.653.7
 8.9%
   9th Grade English (Nashville School District)62.653.7
 8.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Nashville Junior High School)41.630.8
 10.8%
   9th Grade Math (Nashville School District)41.630.8
 10.8%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Nashville Junior High School)36.630.3
 6.3%
   9th Grade Science (Nashville School District)36.630.3
 6.3%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Nashville Junior High School)42.245.1
 2.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Nashville School District)42.245.1
 2.9%
   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 Students447465
 4%
African American9099
 10%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian02
Hispanic116108
 6.9%
Pacific Islander01
White229244
 6.6%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72%70.3%
 1.7%

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Students at Nashville Junior High School are 52% White, 23% Hispanic, 21% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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

Nashville Junior High School ranks 100th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Nashville Junior High School.


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