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#599 of 1,036 schools in AR
Forrest City Jr. High
Middle School · Forrest City School District · Forrest City, AR
A middle school in Forrest City, AR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1133 N DIVISION ST, Forrest City, AR 72335
- Math 15% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forrest City Jr. High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 34 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 Forrest City Jr. High 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forrest City), 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
$39,045
Median home value
$92,700
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
31.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72335; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Forrest City School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forrest City Jr. High is listed in FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forrest City Jr. High
Forrest City Jr. High is a public middle school in Forrest City, AR, part of Forrest City School District, serving approximately 278 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forrest City Jr. High
What grades does Forrest City Jr. High serve?
Forrest City Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Forrest City Jr. High?
Forrest City Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest City Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrest City Jr. High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forrest City Jr. High rank in AR?
Forrest City Jr. High ranks #599 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Forrest City Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Forrest City Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Forrest City Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forrest City Jr. High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forrest City Jr. High a charter school?
No, Forrest City Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forrest City Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Forrest City Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forrest City Jr. High?
100.0% of students at Forrest City Jr. High 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Francis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (870) 633-3230
- Area population (ZIP 72335)
- 16,514
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 72335; 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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