Is University Heights School Of Medical Arts a good school?

University Heights School Of Medical Arts ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend University Heights School Of Medical Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended University Heights School Of Medical Arts.

What is the racial makeup of University Heights School Of Medical Arts?

Students at University Heights School Of Medical Arts are 47% African American, 28% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of University Heights School Of Medical Arts attend?

Students who attend University Heights School Of Medical Arts usually go on to attend: Middle : Nettleton Junior High School High : Nettleton High School

University Heights School Of Medical Arts

Summary:

University Heights School Of Medical Arts is an elementary school in Jonesboro, AR that serves grades 3-6 and has 398 students. The school is part of the Nettleton School District, which is ranked 219 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University Heights School Of Medical Arts consistently performs below the state and district averages in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, with only around 21-24% of students proficient in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33-37%. Additionally, 100% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $9,760 in 2018-2019, which is above the state average, its academic performance remains well below the state and district averages, and the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20-25% of elementary schools in Arkansas over the past decade.

The two other elementary schools in the Nettleton School District, Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media and Nettleton Steam Intermediate, also perform poorly, with proficiency rates similar to or slightly better than University Heights School Of Medical Arts. In contrast, the Jonesboro School District, which is located near University Heights School Of Medical Arts, has several magnet schools, such as the Visual & Performing Art Magnet and International Studies Magnet, that outperform the Nettleton schools, suggesting that a more targeted and innovative approach to education may be needed to address the persistent achievement gaps in the Nettleton School District.

Detail:

Public 3-6

3901 Aggie Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 366-4700

District: Nettleton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,760

Students who attend University Heights School Of Medical Arts usually attend:

Middle:	Nettleton Junior High School
High:	Nettleton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.7%

White:

27.6%

Hispanic:

16.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Heights School Of Medical Arts ranks worse than 79.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Nettleton School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at University Heights School Of Medical Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.7%), White (27.6%), Hispanic (16.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Nettleton School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Heights School Of Medical Arts is 13.3. 2 elementary schools in the Nettleton School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare University Heights School Of Medical Arts employs 29.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Heights School Of Medical Arts is $9,760. 3 elementary schools in the Nettleton School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

University Heights School Of Medical Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Nettleton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nettleton School District 219^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University Heights School Of Medical Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	68.73	117^th	411	71.5%
2006	63.86	154^th	402	61.7%
2007	77.02	80^th	440	81.8%
2008	60.99	193^rd	439	56.0%
2009	51.51	263^rd	445	40.9%
2010	70.78	123^rd	457	73.1%
2011	70.11	136^th	471	71.1%
2012	65.56	176^th	468	62.4%
2013	53.40	259^th	476	45.6%
2014	31.45	377^th	471	20.0%
2015	44.67	255^th	466	45.3%
2016	44.65	303^rd	494	38.7%
2017	51.49	242^nd	485	50.1%
2018	50.48	253^rd	480	47.3%
2019	21.73	408^th	488	16.4%
2021	24.34	388^th	496	21.8%
2022	22.30	398^th	487	18.3%
2023	22.18	397^th	492	19.3%
2024	24.80	395^th	497	20.5%

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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 University Heights School Of Medical Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	156	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	150	315
1996	156	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	150	315
1997	322	24	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1998	332	29	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1999	308	26	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
2000	303	33	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	346
2001	313	50	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	375
2002	343	75	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2003	343	75	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2004	326	69	7	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	418
2005	287	73	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	379
2006	249	85	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2007	227	84	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2008	224	89	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2009	237	126	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2010	237	110	1	30	2	0	14	0	394
2011	244	103	1	32	2	0	12	0	394
2012	232	102	3	28	0	0	5	0	370
2013	225	121	2	39	0	0	10	0	397
2014	217	154	4	38	0	0	9	0	422
2015	210	154	4	42	0	0	13	0	423
2016	199	144	3	53	0	0	19	0	418
2017	193	131	3	53	2	0	26	0	408
2018	191	148	2	49	2	0	23	0	415
2019	139	170	4	56	1	0	18	0	388
2020	141	200	6	65	1	0	20	0	433
2021	116	182	7	57	0	0	22	0	384
2022	93	183	6	58	0	0	21	0	361
2023	110	186	5	65	0	0	32	0	398

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Heights School Of Medical Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	315	17.8	17.7	49.7
1996	315	17.8	17.7	49.7
1997	347	17.9	19.4	17.9
1998	364	17.9	20.3	22
1999	341	16.8	20.3	33.7
2000	346	22.0	15.7	35.3
2001	375	24.0	15.6	35.7
2002	436	24.0	18.2	34.2
2003	436	24.0	18.2	34.2
2004	418	24.0	17.4	39.7
2005	379	24.0	15.8	45.9
2006	357	25.0	14.3	50.7
2007	336	27.0	12.4	56.8
2008	332	28.0	11.9	55.1
2009	389	28.0	13.9	59.4
2010	394	27.3	11.9	60.2
2011	394	29.2	13.4	63.7
2012	370	29.1	12.7	63.2
2013	397	31.4	12.6	63.7
2014	422	32.2	13.0	65.6
2015	423	34.0	12.4	66.2
2016	418	34.0	12.2	71.5
2017	408	33.4	12.1	31.1
2018	415	32.8	12.6	33
2019	388	26.8	14.4	79.6
2020	433	28.2	15.3	99.5
2021	384	29.6	12.9	100
2022	361	28.9	12.4	100
2023	398	29.9	13.3	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 University Heights School Of Medical Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	315	17.8	17.7	49.7
1996	315	17.8	17.7	49.7
1997	347	17.9	19.4	17.9
1998	364	17.9	20.3	22
1999	341	16.8	20.3	33.7
2000	346	22.0	15.7	35.3
2001	375	24.0	15.6	35.7
2002	436	24.0	18.2	34.2
2003	436	24.0	18.2	34.2
2004	418	24.0	17.4	39.7
2005	379	24.0	15.8	45.9
2006	357	25.0	14.3	50.7
2007	336	27.0	12.4	56.8
2008	332	28.0	11.9	55.1
2009	389	28.0	13.9	59.4
2010	394	27.3	11.9	60.2
2011	394	29.2	13.4	63.7
2012	370	29.1	12.7	63.2
2013	397	31.4	12.6	63.7
2014	422	32.2	13.0	65.6
2015	423	34.0	12.4	66.2
2016	418	34.0	12.2	71.5
2017	408	33.4	12.1	31.1
2018	415	32.8	12.6	33
2019	388	26.8	14.4	79.6
2020	433	28.2	15.3	99.5
2021	384	29.6	12.9	100
2022	361	28.9	12.4	100
2023	398	29.9	13.3	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 University Heights School Of Medical Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,185 (22.4%)	$7,576 (77.6%)	$9,760

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Heights School Of Medical Arts

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 408^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 397^th of 492 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	54.5	52.5	2%
3rd Grade English (Nettleton School District)	65.9	57.5	8.4%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	49.5	39.4	10.1%
3rd Grade Math (Nettleton School District)	56.1	39.8	16.3%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	23.2	20.2	3%
3rd Grade Science (Nettleton School District)	28.4	22.1	6.3%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	23.2	17.2	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Nettleton School District)	30.7	22.7	8%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	64.4	45.6	18.8%
4th Grade English (Nettleton School District)	67.9	43.2	24.7%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	42	32.7	9.3%
4th Grade Math (Nettleton School District)	43.6	32	11.6%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	33.6	26.8	6.8%
4th Grade Science (Nettleton School District)	37.6	24.2	13.4%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	36.2	37.6	1.4%
4th Grade Reading (Nettleton School District)	39	31.3	7.7%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	62.5	62.7	0.2%
5th Grade English (Nettleton School District)	66.8	60.3	6.5%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	28.8	25.5	3.3%
5th Grade Math (Nettleton School District)	34.3	18.9	15.4%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	25	19.2	5.8%
5th Grade Science (Nettleton School District)	32.8	20.4	12.4%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	25	23.4	1.6%
5th Grade Reading (Nettleton School District)	32.8	25.2	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	59	58.9	0.1%
6th Grade English (Nettleton School District)	71.2	59.8	11.4%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	32.3	18.9	13.4%
6th Grade Math (Nettleton School District)	40.7	29.3	11.4%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	26.2	16.7	9.5%
6th Grade Science (Nettleton School District)	34	29	5%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (University Heights School Of Medical Arts)	27.4	14.4	13%
6th Grade Reading (Nettleton School District)	36.5	26	10.5%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	388	398	2.6%
African American	170	186	9.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	56	65	16.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	139	110	20.9%
Two or More Races	18	32	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.6%	100%	20.4%

Schools Near University Heights School Of Medical Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (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 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University Heights School Of Medical Arts	Public	3-6	3901 Aggie Rd	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 366-4700	398	30	13.3	100.0%	110 (27.6%)	186 (46.7%)	65 (16.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	24.8	395^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.5%		22.2	397^th of 492 public elementary schools	19.3%	2	23.9	22.6	23.2	17.7	21.9	27.4	23.6	22.9	20.9	23.8	27.4	22.5	22.9	23.9	24.4	23.0	22.8	19.8	28.1	23.4	$9,760	$2,185	$7,576
University Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Bowling Ln	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7823	483	32	15.0	100.0%	128 (26.5%)	225 (46.6%)	79 (16.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.1%)								(n/a)																					$9,794	$1,846	$7,949
Nettleton Steam Intermediate	Public	3-6	2219 Thorn Street	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7809	324	23	14.1	100.0%	137 (42.3%)	137 (42.3%)	33 (10.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	32.8	361^st of 497 public elementary schools	27.4%		46.9	300^th of 492 public elementary schools	39.0%	61	28.3	22.1	24.1	34.8	27.3	32.9	25.3	24.1	33.7	28.7	13.4	17.9	21.5	24.7	19.7	31.3	21.0	34.1	30.3	28.8	$12,339	$3,211	$9,127
Nettleton Steam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2305 Vera	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(870) 910-7831	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Visual & Performing Art Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1804 Hillcrest Dr	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5830	736	38	19.2	100.0%	322 (43.8%)	276 (37.5%)	98 (13.3%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	65	168^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.2%		50.2	273^rd of 492 public elementary schools	44.5%	105	36.9	36.3	46.4	45.9	41.3	36.9	35.3	45.6	45.0	40.7	46.8	38.9	50.9	47.7	46.1	30.6	33.6	40.2	32.1	34.2	$9,057	$1,983	$7,074
International Studies Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1218 Cobb St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5825	642	32	19.7	100.0%	333 (51.9%)	192 (29.9%)	73 (11.4%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.8%)	62.1	192^nd of 497 public elementary schools	61.4%		59.6	207^th of 492 public elementary schools	57.9%	15	26.0	43.2	44.8	40.3	38.9	26.0	41.4	48.6	38.5	38.9	38.0	48.6	48.6	35.8	42.9	25.0	47.7	40.2	33.0	36.8	$9,013	$1,236	$7,776
Math & Science Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	213 E Thomas Green Rd	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5845	540	33	16.5	100.0%	107 (19.8%)	305 (56.5%)	94 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)	14.8	446^th of 497 public elementary schools	10.3%		16.6	423^rd of 492 public elementary schools	14.0%	23	18.1	6.3	20.1	18.2	15.6	19.2	7.6	22.6	19.5	17.2	22.9	20.1	17.6	18.2	19.7	14.4	17.6	17.6	14.3	16.0	$9,588	$2,598	$6,990
Kindergarten Center	Public	K	618 W Nettleton Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5835	503	34	14.7	100.0%	148 (29.4%)	250 (49.7%)	76 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)								(n/a)																					$10,509	$2,177	$8,333
Leadership Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	1110 W Washington Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5855	455	28	16.4	100.0%	72 (15.8%)	287 (63.1%)	77 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	14.7	447^th of 497 public elementary schools	10.1%		10.5	452^nd of 492 public elementary schools	8.1%	5	18.8	18.2	16.4	11.4	16.2	18.8	16.9	17.7	12.7	16.6	22.3	16.9	24.1	18.2	20.4	15.3	22.1	17.7	10.5	16.4	$9,801	$2,527	$7,275
Health/Wellness Envi Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1001 Rosemond Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5850	620	37	16.7	100.0%	187 (30.2%)	315 (50.8%)	75 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.6%)	33	360^th of 497 public elementary schools	27.6%		25.7	387^th of 492 public elementary schools	21.3%	27	22.0	24.4	25.9	32.4	26.5	19.5	23.3	30.1	31.5	26.6	32.7	22.3	39.0	45.0	35.4	16.3	13.4	16.8	22.5	17.5	$9,256	$2,169	$7,087

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