Excellent
#101 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 10% in state
Nashville Junior High School
Middle School · NASHVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
1000 N EIGHTH ST, Nashville, AR 71852
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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- School Scout rating
- 8.3/10 (Excellent) is a school evidence signal, not a family-fit score.
- Assessment evidence
- Loaded structured records show math 48% and ELA 52%; compare the source periods before relying on them.
- Location context
- Nashville Junior High School is listed in NASHVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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Score Breakdown
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Nashville Junior High School — Students at Nashville Junior High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test ScoresAR ATLAS (SY 2024–25)
Based on 36 test records from AR state assessments.About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.8/10.
Nearby alternatives
Nearby verified-grade options
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Neighborhood Context
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Location
1000 N EIGHTH ST, Nashville, AR 71852
NeighborhoodU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary. · Data sources
Median Income
$49,971
Median Home Value
$157,200
Median Rent
$703/mo
Population
10,088
College Educated
19.4%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Median Age
37.7
Quick FactsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (870) 845-3418
About Nashville Junior High School
Nashville Junior High School is a public middle school in Nashville, AR, part of NASHVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Nashville Junior High School serves approximately 410 students, and covers grades 7th-9th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Nashville Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Structured state assessment records for Nashville Junior High School show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Resources & Links
District
NASHVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,871
- Schools in District
- 4
- District spending per student
- $11,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nashville Junior High School
What grades does Nashville Junior High School serve?
Nashville Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Nashville Junior High School?
Nashville Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashville Junior High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nashville Junior High School rank in AR?
Nashville Junior High School ranks #101 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Nashville Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nashville Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Nashville Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nashville Junior High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nashville Junior High School a charter school?
No, Nashville Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nashville Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Nashville Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nashville Junior High School?
99.3% of students at Nashville 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.
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