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#195 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 19% in state

Beebe Junior High School

Middle School · Beebe School District · Beebe, AR

A middle school in Beebe, AR where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1201 W CENTER ST, Beebe, AR 72012

  • Math 58% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$10,124
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Beebe Junior High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Beebe Junior High School 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,405/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beebe), 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

$59,167

Median home value

$169,700

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2PK–121.6 mi37Compare →
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9PK–121.6 mi37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Beebe School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$10,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beebe Junior High School is listed in BEEBE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beebe Junior High School

Beebe Junior High School is a public middle school in Beebe, AR, part of Beebe School District, serving approximately 484 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beebe Junior High School

What grades does Beebe Junior High School serve?

Beebe Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Beebe Junior High School?

Beebe Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beebe Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beebe Junior High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beebe Junior High School rank in AR?

Beebe Junior High School ranks #195 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Beebe Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beebe Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Beebe Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beebe Junior High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Beebe Junior High School a charter school?

No, Beebe Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beebe Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Beebe Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beebe Junior High School?

56.2% of students at Beebe Junior High School 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 72012)
13,663
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
40.6
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 72012; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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