Pottsville Junior High School

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Pottsville Junior High School ranks 46 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pottsville Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in Pottsville, Arkansas, part of the Pottsville School District, which is ranked 12th out of 252 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 471 students, Pottsville Junior High School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Arkansas over the past decade, currently ranking 46th out of 335 middle schools statewide.

Pottsville Junior High School's academic performance is impressive, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Science. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates range from 40.2% to 79.1% across different subjects and grade levels, compared to the state averages of 26.8% to 62%. The school's performance on the ACT Aspire assessments also exceeds the state and district averages in most subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Pottsville Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12:1 to 13.1:1 over the past three years, lower than the state average, which may contribute to the school's academic success.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Morrilton Junior High School and Dardanelle Middle School, Pottsville Junior High School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates across most subject areas. The nearby Pottsville Middle Grade school, which serves grades 4-6, also performs well, with proficiency rates above the state averages in many subjects. These factors, combined with the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that Pottsville Junior High School is providing a high-quality education to its students and may serve as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 7-9

250 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858

(479) 968-6334

District: Pottsville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,142

Students who attend Pottsville Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Pottsville High School

Feeder schools for Pottsville Junior High School:

Elementary:

Pottsville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 471

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

8.9%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pottsville Junior High School ranks better than 86.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), Hispanic (8.9%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pottsville Junior High School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Pottsville Junior High School employs 35.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pottsville Junior High School is $8,142.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pottsville Junior High School 46^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Pottsville Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Pottsville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottsville School District 12^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pottsville Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2009	69.53	70^th	240	70.8%
2010	76.33	45^th	254	82.3%
2011	79.81	29^th	264	89.0%
2012	74.59	50^th	265	81.1%
2013	75.15	50^th	278	82.0%
2014	82.75	16^th	280	94.3%
2015	70.78	53^rd	275	80.7%
2016	81.77	26^th	312	91.7%
2017	81.97	27^th	315	91.4%
2018	83.29	35^th	318	89.0%
2019	84.81	32^nd	319	90.0%
2021	83.24	35^th	330	89.4%
2022	85.74	27^th	318	91.5%
2023	83.33	35^th	330	89.4%
2024	78.42	46^th	335	86.3%

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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 Pottsville Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	318	7	2	7	8	n/a	n/a	342
2008	353	5	1	12	9	n/a	n/a	380
2009	358	6	0	12	9	n/a	n/a	385
2010	367	7	0	7	4	0	0	385
2011	334	5	1	8	4	0	0	352
2012	383	2	1	12	4	0	0	402
2013	377	0	3	19	2	0	1	402
2014	381	1	3	23	3	0	3	414
2015	357	1	2	24	4	0	2	390
2016	352	6	2	22	2	0	1	385
2017	344	6	4	22	2	0	0	378
2018	358	8	2	31	1	0	2	402
2019	371	9	2	32	0	0	1	415
2020	375	10	4	33	3	0	0	425
2021	399	7	5	36	3	0	0	450
2022	370	10	6	41	5	0	1	433
2023	419	4	3	42	3	0	0	471

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 Pottsville Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	342	34.0	10.1	36.3
2008	380	36.0	10.6	36.3
2009	385	37.0	10.4	35.1
2010	385	35.0	9.8	40.5
2011	352	28.2	12.4	38.6
2012	402	29.5	13.6	46.5
2013	402	28.0	14.3	40.3
2014	414	28.7	14.4	42.5
2015	390	28.0	13.9	43.6
2016	385	31.0	12.4	43.4
2017	378	27.5	13.7	31
2018	402	27.9	14.3	24.1
2019	415	30.2	13.7	37.3
2020	425	30.3	14.0	37.6
2021	450	34.5	13.0	36.2
2022	433	36.0	12.0	39.3
2023	471	35.8	13.1	35.9

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 Pottsville Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	342	34.0	10.1	36.3
2008	380	36.0	10.6	36.3
2009	385	37.0	10.4	35.1
2010	385	35.0	9.8	40.5
2011	352	28.2	12.4	38.6
2012	402	29.5	13.6	46.5
2013	402	28.0	14.3	40.3
2014	414	28.7	14.4	42.5
2015	390	28.0	13.9	43.6
2016	385	31.0	12.4	43.4
2017	378	27.5	13.7	31
2018	402	27.9	14.3	24.1
2019	415	30.2	13.7	37.3
2020	425	30.3	14.0	37.6
2021	450	34.5	13.0	36.2
2022	433	36.0	12.0	39.3
2023	471	35.8	13.1	35.9

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 Pottsville Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$359 (4.4%)	$7,783 (95.6%)	$8,142

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pottsville Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 35^th of 330 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English (Pottsville Junior High School)	87.5	84.7	2.8%
7th Grade English (Pottsville School District)	87.5	84.7	2.8%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	75.1	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Pottsville Junior High School)	61.6	56.3	5.3%
7th Grade Math (Pottsville School District)	61.6	56.3	5.3%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
7th Grade Science (Pottsville Junior High School)	61.6	51.7	9.9%
7th Grade Science (Pottsville School District)	61.6	51.7	9.9%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	38.5	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Pottsville Junior High School)	50.3	46.3	4%
7th Grade Reading (Pottsville School District)	50.3	46.3	4%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.2	5%
8th Grade English (Pottsville Junior High School)	83.4	79.5	3.9%
8th Grade English (Pottsville School District)	83.4	79.5	3.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (Pottsville Junior High School)	60.9	48.3	12.6%
8th Grade Math (Pottsville School District)	60.9	48.3	12.6%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Pottsville Junior High School)	62.4	53	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Pottsville School District)	62.4	53	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Pottsville Junior High School)	63.9	59.6	4.3%
8th Grade Reading (Pottsville School District)	63.9	59.6	4.3%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (Pottsville Junior High School)	72.6	68.2	4.4%
9th Grade English (Pottsville School District)	72.6	68.2	4.4%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Pottsville Junior High School)	53.2	37.7	15.5%
9th Grade Math (Pottsville School District)	53.2	37.7	15.5%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Pottsville Junior High School)	50	47.4	2.6%
9th Grade Science (Pottsville School District)	50	47.4	2.6%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Pottsville Junior High School)	56.4	59.1	2.7%
9th Grade Reading (Pottsville School District)	56.4	59.1	2.7%
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	415	471	13.5%
African American	9	4	55.6%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	32	42	31.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	371	419	12.9%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.3%	35.9%	1.5%

Schools Near Pottsville 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
Pottsville Junior High School	Public	7-9	250 Apache Dr	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-6334	471	36	13.1	35.9%	419 (89.0%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.4	46^th of 335 public middle schools	86.3%		83.3	35^th of 330 public middle schools	89.4%	11				40.2	46.0	49.7	45.4				39.4	43.3	45.7	42.9				48.9	35.8	43.7	67.2	33.6	45.7	72.7	72.7				51.1	42.6	46.7	79.1	79.1	$8,142	$359	$7,783
Pottsville Middle Grade	Public	4-6	6926 Sr 247	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 890-6631	407	28	14.6	44.0%	360 (88.5%)	3 (0.7%)	40 (9.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	55.1	39.4	32.7				42.0	53.6	36.5	31.2				40.0	66.1	52.6	58.8			59.0						57.5	51.8	39.7			49.3			$7,116	$934	$6,183
Atkins Middle School	Public	5-8	611 NW 4th St	Atkins	72823	Pope County	Atkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 641-1008	291	28	10.3	66.3%	270 (92.8%)	7 (2.4%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	71.9	68^th of 335 public middle schools	79.7%		72.7	73^rd of 330 public middle schools	77.9%	5		30.9	40.0	43.8	28.9		36.2		30.9	38.5	41.1	30.4		35.5		34.6	29.2	61.7	67.8	49.1							45.5	36.9	46.5	55.0	46.2			$9,188	$908	$8,280
Russellville Middle School	Public	6-7	1203 W 4th Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-2557	813	58	14.0	53.3%	483 (59.4%)	49 (6.0%)	223 (27.4%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.2%)	59.7	106^th of 335 public middle schools	68.4%		63	112^th of 330 public middle schools	66.1%	6			37.1	32.9			34.9			34.9	30.9			32.9			40.4	37.1		38.8								37.7	40.0		38.9			$9,852	$1,485	$8,367
Russellville Intermediate School	Public	5	1201 W 4th Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-2650	401	29	13.7	53.1%	234 (58.4%)	29 (7.2%)	108 (26.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	25 (6.2%)								(n/a)		39.2					39.0		37.0					36.8		41.4				41.2							49.1				48.8			$8,499	$1,009	$7,490
Dardanelle Middle School	Public	6-8	2032 Hwy 7 S	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-4550	524	37	14.0	66.0%	309 (59.0%)	11 (2.1%)	179 (34.2%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	40.3	205^th of 335 public middle schools	38.8%		59.1	140^th of 330 public middle schools	57.6%	65			22.9	24.2	29.0		25.3			21.4	24.2	28.4		24.6			21.4	38.5	44.0	34.3	84.3		84.3					20.7	34.3	28.4	27.8			$8,834	$1,161	$7,673
Dover Middle School	Public	5-8	203 College St	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 331-4814	374	33	11.4	60.7%	350 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	69.4	76^th of 335 public middle schools	77.3%		78.7	50^th of 330 public middle schools	84.8%	26		50.5	41.9	39.6	35.5		41.8		51.5	40.8	36.1	37.5		41.5		40.2	38.7	41.8	36.7	39.4	82.4		77.7				50.5	39.8	46.5	38.5	43.8			$8,944	$850	$8,093
Morrilton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1907 Poor Farm Rd	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 354-9476	549	36	15.2	100.0%	348 (63.4%)	100 (18.2%)	37 (6.7%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	54 (9.8%)								(n/a)	40.0	38.5	28.6				35.9	42.4	39.2	29.9				37.4	48.6	44.5	36.0			43.2						35.1	30.9	27.3			31.2			$8,310	$1,553	$6,757
Morrilton Junior High School	Public	7-8	1400 Poor Farm Rd	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 354-9437	370	29	12.8	100.0%	248 (67.0%)	68 (18.4%)	32 (8.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.9%)	76.5	53^rd of 335 public middle schools	84.2%		71.4	77^th of 330 public middle schools	76.7%	24				43.0	36.7		40.1				43.6	39.9		41.9				38.5	40.9	39.5	86.8		86.8						48.6	46.2	47.5			$10,545	$996	$9,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Pottsville Junior High School

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Pottsville Junior High School?

Students at Pottsville Junior High School are 89% White, 9% Hispanic.

How many students attend Pottsville Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Pottsville Junior High School.

Is Pottsville Junior High School a good school?

Pottsville Junior High School ranks 46^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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