Excellent
#119 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 11% in state
Farmington Junior High School
Middle School · Farmington School District · Farmington, AR
A middle school in Farmington, AR where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
278 W MAIN ST, Farmington, AR 72730
- Math 42% vs AR 36% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farmington Junior High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 44% across the 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Farmington 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average594/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), 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
$88,780
Median home value
$244,900
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramay Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 721 | 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.
Farmington School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farmington Junior High School is listed in FARMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farmington Junior High School
Farmington Junior High School is a public middle school in Farmington, AR, part of Farmington School District, serving approximately 688 students in grades 7th-9th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farmington Junior High School
What grades does Farmington Junior High School serve?
Farmington Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Farmington Junior High School?
Farmington Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Junior High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farmington Junior High School rank in AR?
Farmington Junior High School ranks #119 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Farmington Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farmington Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Farmington Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farmington Junior High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Farmington Junior High School a charter school?
No, Farmington Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farmington Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Farmington Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farmington Junior High School?
28.3% of students at Farmington 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
- 688
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (479) 266-1800
- Area population (ZIP 72730)
- 11,068
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 72730; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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