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#174 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 17% in state

Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School

Middle School · Estem Public Charter School · Little Rock, AR

A charter middle school in Little Rock, AR where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

400 SHALL AVE, Little Rock, AR 72202

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$11,992
Chronic Absenteeism51.1%

Students at Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,916/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), 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

$54,167

Median home value

$246,900

Median rent

$1,040/mo

College educated

48.6%

Homeownership

27.7%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Estem Junior High Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.77–90.9 mi358Compare →
Ark Virtual Academy Middle SchCharter · enrollment unverified3.56–81.3 mi1,050Compare →
Mann Magnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–81.3 mi641Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Estem Public Charter School

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$11,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School is listed in ESTEM PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School

Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School is a public middle school in Little Rock, AR, part of Estem Public Charter School, serving approximately 280 students in grades 7th-9th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School

What grades does Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School serve?

Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.

How many students attend Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School?

Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School rank in AR?

Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School ranks #174 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School a Title I school?

No, Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School?

66.1% of students at Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter 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
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.1%
Area population (ZIP 72202)
9,648
Area median age
38.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 72202; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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