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George Junior High School

Summary:

George Junior High School is a public secondary school in Springdale, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 708 students. The school is part of the Springdale School District, which is ranked 145 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While George Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms in standardized test subjects like ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, ATLAS/Mathematics, and ATLAS/Science. The school's proficiency rates in these areas are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, George Junior High School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.89% to 91.09% over the past three school years, which is much higher than the nearby schools in the district.

These findings suggest that George Junior High School faces significant challenges in academic performance, despite the potential resources available. The school's predominantly economically disadvantaged student population may contribute to these academic disparities, and further investigation into the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems may be necessary to identify and address the root causes of the underperformance.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 3200 S Powell
       Springdale, AR  72764

(479) 750-8750

District: Springdale School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,627 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  708

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.7%
Pacific Islander:
19.9%
White:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details George Junior High School ranks worse than 90.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), Pacific Islander (19.9%), White (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Springdale School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Junior High School is 12.3, which is the 2nd best among 0 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 George Junior High School is $11,627, which is the 2nd highest among 0 secondary schools in the Springdale School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

George Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks George Junior High School 302nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See George 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 George Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 31.40 237th 312 24.0%
2017 13.50 291st 315 7.6%
2018 14.75 277th 318 12.9%
2019 20.31 276th 319 13.5%
2021 17.93 292nd 330 11.5%
2022 15.99 286th 318 10.1%
2023 7.30 314th 330 4.8%
2024 15.54 302nd 335 9.9%
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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 George Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 461 7 63 244 9 n/a n/a 0 784
2006 496 20 78 335 9 n/a n/a 0 938
2007 439 21 77 401 4 n/a n/a 0 942
2008 387 27 63 416 3 n/a n/a 0 896
2009 348 22 86 399 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2010 350 21 19 419 3 89 2 0 903
2011 335 30 21 454 4 108 5 0 957
2012 327 31 19 478 4 120 14 0 993
2013 329 34 27 521 3 127 16 0 1057
2014 156 17 17 418 7 75 14 0 704
2015 133 25 14 482 3 115 6 0 778
2016 127 23 13 536 4 141 6 0 850
2017 91 16 9 482 2 122 7 0 729
2018 81 11 16 458 0 130 3 0 699
2019 96 14 15 415 2 122 5 0 669
2020 90 20 13 525 2 135 5 0 790
2021 61 14 11 482 3 141 6 0 718
2022 72 19 13 468 1 134 13 0 720
2023 56 14 16 472 1 141 8 0 708

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 George Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 784 49.0 16.0 45.5
2006 938 58.0 16.2 50.5
2007 942 57.0 16.5 54
2008 896 58.0 15.4 58.7
2009 856 63.0 13.6 60.5
2010 903 62.4 14.1 66.3
2011 957 57.8 16.5 72.8
2012 993 63.5 15.6 73.9
2013 1057 62.9 16.7 77.1
2014 704 54.3 12.9 75.9
2015 778 67.0 11.6 78.8
2016 850 80.0 10.6 85.2
2017 729 54.5 13.3 56.7
2018 699 58.8 11.8 63.5
2019 669 56.1 11.9 86.5
2020 790 56.4 13.9 87.8
2021 718 56.9 12.6 91.1
2022 720 58.6 12.2 88.9
2023 708 57.5 12.3 89.1

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 George Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 784 49.0 16.0 45.5
2006 938 58.0 16.2 50.5
2007 942 57.0 16.5 54
2008 896 58.0 15.4 58.7
2009 856 63.0 13.6 60.5
2010 903 62.4 14.1 66.3
2011 957 57.8 16.5 72.8
2012 993 63.5 15.6 73.9
2013 1057 62.9 16.7 77.1
2014 704 54.3 12.9 75.9
2015 778 67.0 11.6 78.8
2016 850 80.0 10.6 85.2
2017 729 54.5 13.3 56.7
2018 699 58.8 11.8 63.5
2019 669 56.1 11.9 86.5
2020 790 56.4 13.9 87.8
2021 718 56.9 12.6 91.1
2022 720 58.6 12.2 88.9
2023 708 57.5 12.3 89.1

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 George Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,762 (15.2%) $9,865 (84.8%) $11,627

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George 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 276th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 314th of 330 Middle schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade English (George Junior High School)56.844.2
 12.6%
   8th Grade English (Springdale School District)69.562.9
 6.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (George Junior High School)33.314.6
 18.7%
   8th Grade Math (Springdale School District)45.634
 11.6%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (George Junior High School)30.111
 19.1%
   8th Grade Science (Springdale School District)38.930.2
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (George Junior High School)40.227.9
 12.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)48.146.4
 1.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (George Junior High School)36.534.1
 2.4%
   9th Grade English (Springdale School District)52.148.1
 4%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (George Junior High School)20.714.5
 6.2%
   9th Grade Math (Springdale School District)36.127.5
 8.6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (George Junior High School)19.819.1
 0.7%
   9th Grade Science (Springdale School District)33.729.3
 4.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (George Junior High School)19.625.1
 5.5%
   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 Students669708
 5.8%
African American1414
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic415472
 13.7%
Pacific Islander122141
 15.6%
White9656
 41.7%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.5%89.1%
 2.6%

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Students at George Junior High School are 67% Hispanic, 20% Pacific Islander, 8% White, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 708 students attended George Junior High School.


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