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#806 of 1,036 schools in AR
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Middle School · Jonesboro School District · Jonesboro, AR
A Jonesboro School District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
1615 WILKINS AVE, Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Math 24% vs AR 36% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Douglas Macarthur Junior High School score 25% 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 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
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Where Douglas Macarthur 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesboro), 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
$43,412
Median home value
$185,400
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Camp Jr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–9 | 2.2 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Nettleton Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Valley View Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–9 | 4.2 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Ridgefield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 178 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jonesboro School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is listed in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is a public middle school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Jonesboro School District, serving approximately 775 students in grades 7th-9th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Junior High School serve?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Macarthur Junior High School rank in AR?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School ranks #806 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School a charter school?
No, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Macarthur Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Douglas Macarthur 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
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (870) 933-5840
- Area population (ZIP 72401)
- 42,065
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 72401; 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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