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#568 of 1,036 schools in AR
Brookland Junior High School
Middle School · Brookland School District · Brookland, AR
A middle school in Brookland, AR where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 W SCHOOL ST, Brookland, AR 72417
- Math 28% vs AR 36% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookland Junior High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookland 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookland), 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
$63,633
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Brookland School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookland Junior High School is listed in BROOKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookland Junior High School
Brookland Junior High School is a public middle school in Brookland, AR, part of Brookland School District, serving approximately 706 students in grades 7th-9th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookland Junior High School
What grades does Brookland Junior High School serve?
Brookland Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Brookland Junior High School?
Brookland Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookland Junior High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookland Junior High School rank in AR?
Brookland Junior High School ranks #568 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Brookland Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookland Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Brookland Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookland Junior High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Brookland Junior High School a charter school?
No, Brookland Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookland Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Brookland Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookland Junior High School?
33.4% of students at Brookland 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (870) 932-8610
- Area population (ZIP 72417)
- 5,655
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 72417; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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