Excellent
#135 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 13% in state
Genoa Central Junior High
Middle School · Genoa Central School District · Texarkana, AR
A middle school in Texarkana, AR where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12472 HIGHWAY 196, Texarkana, AR 71854
- Math 58% vs AR 36% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Genoa Central Junior High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Genoa Central Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,401/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texarkana), 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
$48,211
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Genoa Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Genoa Central Junior High is listed in GENOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Genoa Central Junior High
Genoa Central Junior High is a public middle school in Texarkana, AR, part of Genoa Central School District, serving approximately 278 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (2025 ATLAS) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ATLAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Genoa Central Junior High
What grades does Genoa Central Junior High serve?
Genoa Central Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Genoa Central Junior High?
Genoa Central Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central Junior High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Genoa Central Junior High rank in AR?
Genoa Central Junior High ranks #135 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Genoa Central Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Genoa Central Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Genoa Central Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Genoa Central Junior High has 58% math proficiency (2025 ATLAS) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ATLAS).
Is Genoa Central Junior High a charter school?
No, Genoa Central Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Genoa Central Junior High a Title I school?
No, Genoa Central Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Genoa Central Junior High?
33.1% of students at Genoa Central Junior 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Miller County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (870) 653-4343
- Area population (ZIP 71854)
- 35,487
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 71854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ATLAS; directory SY 2023–24
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