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#578 of 1,036 schools in AR
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Middle School · Hot Springs School District · Hot Springs, AR
A charter middle school in Hot Springs, AR where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 MAIN ST, Hot Springs, AR 71913
- Math 17% vs AR 36% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hot Springs Junior Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 37 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 Hot Springs Junior Academy 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), 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
$55,367
Median home value
$179,200
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 556 | 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.
Hot Springs School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hot Springs Junior Academy is listed in HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hot Springs Junior Academy
Hot Springs Junior Academy is a public middle school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Hot Springs School District, serving approximately 795 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hot Springs Junior Academy
What grades does Hot Springs Junior Academy serve?
Hot Springs Junior Academy serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Hot Springs Junior Academy?
Hot Springs Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 795 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs Junior Academy is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hot Springs Junior Academy rank in AR?
Hot Springs Junior Academy ranks #578 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Hot Springs Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hot Springs Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Hot Springs Junior Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hot Springs Junior Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hot Springs Junior Academy a charter school?
Yes, Hot Springs Junior Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hot Springs Junior Academy a Title I school?
No, Hot Springs Junior Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hot Springs Junior Academy?
100.0% of students at Hot Springs Junior Academy 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
- 795
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (501) 624-5228
- Area population (ZIP 71913)
- 46,853
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 71913; 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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