Central Junior High School

Summary:

Central Junior High School is a public secondary school in Springdale, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 890 students. It is part of the Springdale School District, which is ranked 145 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Central Junior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas in several areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Science, and Biology. For example, in 2023-2024, 38.4% of 8th-grade students at Central Junior High School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 28.1% for the Springdale School District and 32.1% for Arkansas. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 15 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby Lakeside Junior High School and George Junior High School.

While Central Junior High School outperforms its peers in many areas, it also serves a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, with 45.73% to 51.22% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. This is lower than the nearby Lakeside Junior High School (87.68%) and George Junior High School (89.12%), suggesting that Central Junior High School may face unique challenges in supporting its diverse student population. The school also has room for improvement in certain areas, such as Mathematics proficiency for 9th grade and Algebra proficiency for 9th grade, where its performance is below the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 2811 W Huntsville
       Springdale, AR  72762


(479) 750-8854

District: Springdale School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,122 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  890

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.6%
Hispanic:
33.3%
Pacific Islander:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Junior High School ranks better than 80.6% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Junior High School has the largest secondary school student body size in the Springdale School District. Racial makeup is: White (54.6%), Hispanic (33.3%), Pacific Islander (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Springdale School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Junior High School is 15, which is the highest among 4 secondary schools in the Springdale School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Junior High School is $9,122, which is the lowest among 4 secondary schools in the Springdale School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Central Junior High School 65th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Central Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Springdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale School District 145th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 75.38 45th 312 85.6%
2017 76.00 47th 315 85.1%
2018 80.15 42nd 318 86.8%
2019 75.80 57th 319 82.1%
2021 78.28 48th 330 85.5%
2022 74.24 64th 318 79.9%
2023 80.71 44th 330 86.7%
2024 73.24 65th 335 80.6%
See the entire list of Arkansas Secondary 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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by a student
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Open Quote Excelent. Nothing else to say. Exept the new warrior reads program. Kids don't read but goof off. Other tan that, Excellent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central 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 1002 0 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1015
1989 949 1 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 969
1990 1005 2 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
1991 957 0 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 979
1992 966 0 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 993
1993 984 1 19 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1026
1994 1029 1 17 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1070
1995 1025 1 42 59 4 n/a n/a 0 1131
1996 1025 1 42 59 4 n/a n/a 0 1131
1997 642 1 33 74 7 n/a n/a 0 757
1998 710 0 20 60 2 n/a n/a 0 792
1999 761 0 25 83 3 n/a n/a 0 872
2000 749 0 33 122 8 n/a n/a 0 912
2001 679 5 51 168 10 n/a n/a 0 913
2002 639 9 60 229 6 n/a n/a 0 943
2003 639 9 60 229 6 n/a n/a 0 943
2004 620 10 66 261 4 n/a n/a 0 961
2005 489 10 40 137 3 n/a n/a 0 679
2006 503 15 35 207 3 n/a n/a 0 763
2007 588 28 41 226 2 n/a n/a 0 885
2008 547 16 56 254 3 n/a n/a 0 876
2009 553 6 49 273 5 n/a n/a 0 886
2010 551 13 18 243 3 26 13 0 867
2011 537 15 20 207 2 25 19 0 825
2012 569 15 26 240 6 22 18 0 896
2013 579 14 19 258 9 19 11 0 909
2014 568 13 18 287 8 28 10 0 932
2015 568 14 19 289 5 35 22 0 952
2016 596 17 15 283 11 54 21 0 997
2017 543 15 14 285 11 42 17 0 927
2018 515 25 11 306 7 42 18 0 924
2019 517 24 13 285 4 59 18 0 920
2020 538 18 19 317 12 64 16 0 984
2021 460 23 14 311 8 64 14 0 894
2022 436 25 7 329 7 43 16 0 863
2023 486 27 14 296 6 43 18 0 890

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

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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 Central Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1015 56.0 18.1 n/a
1989 969 57.0 17.0 n/a
1990 1028 60.0 17.1 9.8
1991 979 54.1 18.0 10.5
1992 993 55.8 17.7 12.1
1993 1026 55.8 18.4 11.6
1994 1070 55.6 19.2 11.2
1995 1131 54.7 20.7 16
1996 1131 54.7 20.7 16
1997 757 36.0 21.0 24
1998 792 36.0 22.0 15.8
1999 872 29.8 29.3 20.1
2000 912 53.0 17.2 30.3
2001 913 57.0 16.0 35.6
2002 943 56.0 16.8 35.9
2003 943 56.0 16.8 35.9
2004 961 57.0 16.9 48.3
2005 679 56.0 12.1 39.6
2006 763 53.0 14.4 38.3
2007 885 56.0 15.8 39.3
2008 876 63.0 13.9 38.9
2009 886 58.0 15.3 38.5
2010 867 57.5 14.6 39.1
2011 825 50.0 16.4 40.4
2012 896 49.4 18.1 43.4
2013 909 52.2 17.3 45.9
2014 932 55.2 16.8 46.6
2015 952 63.0 15.1 45.9
2016 997 57.0 17.4 48.6
2017 927 60.7 15.2 36.4
2018 924 65.4 14.1 36.5
2019 920 58.5 15.7 46.4
2020 984 63.7 15.4 49.6
2021 894 64.5 13.8 51
2022 863 65.5 13.1 51.2
2023 890 58.9 15.0 45.7

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 Central Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1015 56.0 18.1 n/a
1989 969 57.0 17.0 n/a
1990 1028 60.0 17.1 9.8
1991 979 54.1 18.0 10.5
1992 993 55.8 17.7 12.1
1993 1026 55.8 18.4 11.6
1994 1070 55.6 19.2 11.2
1995 1131 54.7 20.7 16
1996 1131 54.7 20.7 16
1997 757 36.0 21.0 24
1998 792 36.0 22.0 15.8
1999 872 29.8 29.3 20.1
2000 912 53.0 17.2 30.3
2001 913 57.0 16.0 35.6
2002 943 56.0 16.8 35.9
2003 943 56.0 16.8 35.9
2004 961 57.0 16.9 48.3
2005 679 56.0 12.1 39.6
2006 763 53.0 14.4 38.3
2007 885 56.0 15.8 39.3
2008 876 63.0 13.9 38.9
2009 886 58.0 15.3 38.5
2010 867 57.5 14.6 39.1
2011 825 50.0 16.4 40.4
2012 896 49.4 18.1 43.4
2013 909 52.2 17.3 45.9
2014 932 55.2 16.8 46.6
2015 952 63.0 15.1 45.9
2016 997 57.0 17.4 48.6
2017 927 60.7 15.2 36.4
2018 924 65.4 14.1 36.5
2019 920 58.5 15.7 46.4
2020 984 63.7 15.4 49.6
2021 894 64.5 13.8 51
2022 863 65.5 13.1 51.2
2023 890 58.9 15.0 45.7

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 Central Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $819 (9.0%) $8,303 (91.0%) $9,122

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 57th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 330 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English (Central Junior High School)80.177.7
 2.4%
   8th Grade English (Springdale School District)69.562.9
 6.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Central Junior High School)57.657.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Springdale School District)45.634
 11.6%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Central Junior High School)53.344.1
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Springdale School District)38.930.2
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Central Junior High School)60.261.2
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)48.146.4
 1.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Central Junior High School)65.458.1
 7.3%
   9th Grade English (Springdale School District)52.148.1
 4%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Central Junior High School)5140.8
 10.2%
   9th Grade Math (Springdale School District)36.127.5
 8.6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Central Junior High School)4839.1
 8.9%
   9th Grade Science (Springdale School District)33.729.3
 4.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Central Junior High School)45.148.8
 3.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)35.238.2
 3%
   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 Students920890
 3.3%
African American2427
 12.5%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic285296
 3.9%
Pacific Islander5943
 27.1%
White517486
 6%
Two or More Races1818
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.4%45.7%
 0.7%


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Students at Central Junior High School are 55% White, 33% Hispanic, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 890 students attended Central Junior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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