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#638 of 1,036 schools in AR
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
School · Lake Hamilton School District · Pearcy, AR
A school in Pearcy, AR where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
281 WOLF ST, Pearcy, AR 71964
- Math 44% vs AR 34% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs AR 32% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lake Hamilton Jr. High School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Hamilton Jr. 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,240/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,550
Median home value
$165,900
Median rent
$1,421/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71964; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Lake Hamilton School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School is listed in LAKE HAMILTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School is a public school in Pearcy, AR, part of Lake Hamilton School District, serving approximately 708 students in grades 8th-9th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
What grades does Lake Hamilton Jr. High School serve?
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Lake Hamilton Jr. High School?
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hamilton Jr. High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Hamilton Jr. High School rank in AR?
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School ranks #638 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lake Hamilton Jr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lake Hamilton Jr. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Hamilton Jr. High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Hamilton Jr. High School a charter school?
No, Lake Hamilton Jr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Hamilton Jr. High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Hamilton Jr. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Hamilton Jr. High School?
64.4% of students at Lake Hamilton Jr. 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
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (501) 767-2731
- Area population (ZIP 71964)
- 4,891
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 71964; 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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