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#447 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 43% in state
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Middle School · Estem Public Charter School · Little Rock, AR
A charter middle school in Little Rock, AR serving grades 7th – 9th.
112 W 3RD ST, Little Rock, AR 72201
- Math 39% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Estem Junior High Public Charter School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Estem 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$112,045
Median home value
$262,300
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
78.2%
Homeownership
30.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Virtual Academy Middle SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,050 | Compare → |
| Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 7–9 | 0.9 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| The Episcopal Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Magnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 346 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Estem Public Charter School
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Junior High Public Charter School is listed in ESTEM PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Estem Junior High Public Charter School is a public middle school in Little Rock, AR, part of Estem Public Charter School, serving approximately 358 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Estem Junior High Public Charter School
What grades does Estem Junior High Public Charter School serve?
Estem Junior High Public Charter School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Estem Junior High Public Charter School?
Estem Junior High Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estem Junior High Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estem Junior High Public Charter School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Estem Junior High Public Charter School rank in AR?
Estem Junior High Public Charter School ranks #447 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Estem Junior High Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Estem Junior High Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Junior High Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Estem Junior High Public Charter School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Estem Junior High Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Estem 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 Junior High Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, Estem Junior High Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estem Junior High Public Charter School?
68.7% of students at Estem 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
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (501) 748-9200
- Area population (ZIP 72201)
- 721
- Area median age
- 30
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 72201; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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