Below Average
#908 of 1,036 schools in AR
Yerger Junior High School
Middle School · Hope School District · Hope, AR
A Hope School District middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 E 9TH ST, Hope, AR 71801
- Math 7% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 7% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yerger Junior High School score 7% 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 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Yerger Junior 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,908/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hope), 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
$47,723
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Action Team SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Hope Academy of Public ServiceEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Garrett Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 149 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hope School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yerger Junior High School is listed in HOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yerger Junior High School
Yerger Junior High School is a public middle school in Hope, AR, part of Hope School District, serving approximately 191 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yerger Junior High School
What grades does Yerger Junior High School serve?
Yerger Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Yerger Junior High School?
Yerger Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yerger Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yerger Junior High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yerger Junior High School rank in AR?
Yerger Junior High School ranks #908 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Yerger Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yerger Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Yerger Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yerger Junior High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Yerger Junior High School a charter school?
No, Yerger Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yerger Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Yerger Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yerger Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Yerger 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hempstead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (870) 722-2770
- Area population (ZIP 71801)
- 14,907
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 71801; 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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