Pine Bluff Junior High

Summary:

Pine Bluff Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, which is part of the Pine Bluff School District. Unfortunately, the school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 13% across various subject areas.

The school's consistently low academic achievement is concerning, especially when compared to nearby schools like Watson Chapel Junior High School and White Hall Middle School, which also struggle with low proficiency rates. This suggests a broader challenge in the region's educational landscape, with a lack of high-performing schools that could serve as models or provide resources to struggling schools like Pine Bluff Junior High.

Additionally, the high free and reduced lunch rate at the nearby Watson Chapel Junior High School indicates that Pine Bluff Junior High may also serve a predominantly low-income student population, which can contribute to the school's academic challenges. Addressing the socioeconomic factors and providing targeted support and resources to students and families may be crucial in improving the educational outcomes at Pine Bluff Junior High.

Detail:

Public 7-9

2602 Fluker St.
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

(870) 534-3878

District: Pine Bluff School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 698

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.4%

White:

2.6%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Bluff Junior High ranks worse than 96.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.65. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Pine Bluff Junior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Bluff Junior High 322^nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Pine Bluff Junior High in the ranking list.)

Pine Bluff School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Bluff School District 249^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pine Bluff Junior High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.65	322^nd	335	3.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Pine Bluff Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	18	652	0	12	2	2	12	0	698

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Bluff Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	698	59.2	11.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pine Bluff Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	698	59.2	11.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Pine Bluff Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)				ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pine Bluff Junior High	Public	7-9	2602 Fluker St.	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 534-3878	698	59	11.7	100.0%	18 (2.6%)	652 (93.4%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.7%)	7.6	322^nd of 335 public middle schools	3.9%					(n/a)		11.4	7.4	9.7	9.4		13.0	8.6	10.8	10.8		9.1	6.2	7.5		3.6	3.6	0.0	0.0		10.0	8.3	9.0	0.0	0.0
Watson Chapel Junior High School	Public	6-8	3900 Camden Rd	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-4420	392	27	14.3	100.0%	31 (7.9%)	347 (88.5%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	10.3	313^th of 335 public middle schools	6.6%		8.1	310^th of 330 public middle schools	6.1%	3	11.7	15.9	14.5		14.2	13.0	15.6	13.3		14.0	12.6	7.8	6.9	9.1	10.0		10.0			14.1	11.0	12.8	12.6			$9,389	$1,101	$8,288
White Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	8106 Dollarway Rd	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 247-2711	693	47	14.7	53.7%	406 (58.6%)	199 (28.7%)	26 (3.8%)	27 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	29 (4.2%)	47	173^rd of 335 public middle schools	48.4%		52.3	171^st of 330 public middle schools	48.2%	2	36.2	23.6	29.0		29.7	38.0	25.3	30.8		31.4	27.4	35.8	24.2	29.6	53.1		53.1			35.8	32.0	28.1	32.1			$9,207	$709	$8,498
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	6-8	1501 West 73rd Ave	Pine Bluff	71609	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 218-1250	175	11	16.1	81.1%	3 (1.7%)	170 (97.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.5	294^th of 335 public middle schools	12.2%					(n/a)	21.0	14.6	17.9		18.5	22.4	16.7	20.5		20.3	14.4	20.9	25.7	19.1						15.8	14.6	15.4	15.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Bluff Junior High

How many students attend Pine Bluff Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 698 students attended Pine Bluff Junior High.

Is Pine Bluff Junior High a good school?

Pine Bluff Junior High ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Arkansas middle schools.

What district is Pine Bluff Junior High in?

Pine Bluff School District

What is the racial makeup of Pine Bluff Junior High?

Students at Pine Bluff Junior High are 93% African American, 3% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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