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#645 of 1,036 schools in AR
Batesville Junior High School Charter
Middle School · Batesville School District · Batesville, AR
A charter middle school in Batesville, AR serving grades 6th – 8th.
#2 PIONEER DRIVE, Batesville, AR 72501
- Math 39% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Batesville Junior High School Charter score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Batesville Junior High School Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,910/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Batesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,796
Median home value
$129,900
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 4–6 | 3.7 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Southside Junior High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 7–9 | 3.8 mi | 437 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Batesville School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Batesville Junior High School Charter is listed in BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Batesville Junior High School Charter
Batesville Junior High School Charter is a public middle school in Batesville, AR, part of Batesville School District, serving approximately 742 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Batesville Junior High School Charter
What grades does Batesville Junior High School Charter serve?
Batesville Junior High School Charter serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Batesville Junior High School Charter?
Batesville Junior High School Charter has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesville Junior High School Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesville Junior High School Charter is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Batesville Junior High School Charter rank in AR?
Batesville Junior High School Charter ranks #645 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Batesville Junior High School Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Batesville Junior High School Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Batesville Junior High School Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Batesville Junior High School Charter has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Batesville Junior High School Charter a charter school?
Yes, Batesville Junior High School Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Batesville Junior High School Charter a Title I school?
No, Batesville Junior High School Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Batesville Junior High School Charter?
56.6% of students at Batesville Junior High School Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Independence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (870) 793-7533
- Area population (ZIP 72501)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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