Excellent
#52 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 5% in state
Clinton JR High School
Middle School · Clinton School District · Clinton, AR
A middle school in Clinton, AR where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
848 WALKER ST, Clinton, AR 72031
- Math 45% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton JR High School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clinton JR 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,967
Median home value
$120,900
Median rent
$714/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Clinton School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton JR High School is listed in CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton JR High School
Clinton JR High School is a public middle school in Clinton, AR, part of Clinton School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton JR High School
What grades does Clinton JR High School serve?
Clinton JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clinton JR High School?
Clinton JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton JR High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton JR High School rank in AR?
Clinton JR High School ranks #52 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Clinton JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Clinton JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton JR High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinton JR High School a charter school?
No, Clinton JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton JR High School a Title I school?
No, Clinton JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton JR High School?
100.0% of students at Clinton JR 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (501) 745-6079
- Area population (ZIP 72031)
- 7,108
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 72031; 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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