Pea Ridge Junior High School

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Pea Ridge Junior High School ranks 175 th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pea Ridge Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in the Pea Ridge School District in Arkansas, with 584 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.6. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it currently ranks 175th out of 335 Arkansas middle schools with a 2-star rating.

Pea Ridge Junior High School faces several academic challenges, with test scores generally below the state and district averages in subjects like English Language Arts (28.9% proficiency), Reading (30.1%), and Mathematics (39.6%). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.51% to 37.3% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio is higher than nearby middle schools, such as Elmwood Middle School in the Rogers School District and the Bentonville middle schools, which consistently outperform Pea Ridge Junior High School in test scores.

Pea Ridge Junior High School's performance in specific subjects, such as Algebra and Geometry, is also a concern, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, dropping from 58th out of 330 Arkansas middle schools in 2020-2021 to 175th out of 335 in 2023-2024. These findings suggest that the school may benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation to address these areas of concern and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-9

781 W Pickens Rd
Pea Ridge, AR 72751

(479) 451-1916

District: Pea Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 335 Arkansas Middle Schools

Students who attend Pea Ridge Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Pea Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Pea Ridge Junior High School:

Elementary:	Pea Ridge Intermediate School
	Pea Ridge Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 627

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Hispanic:

8.5%

American Indian:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pea Ridge Junior High School ranks worse than 52.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.28. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Pea Ridge Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pea Ridge Junior High School 175^th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Pea Ridge Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Pea Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pea Ridge School District 107^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pea Ridge Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2021	74.63	58^th	330	82.4%
2022	62.37	117^th	318	63.2%
2023	72.09	75^th	330	77.3%
2024	46.28	175^th	335	47.8%

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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 Pea Ridge Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	456	4	3	42	3	0	19	527
2022	477	5	5	47	5	0	16	555
2023	504	6	4	46	10	2	12	584
2024	539	9	4	53	15	1	6	627

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 Pea Ridge Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	527	36.9	14.2	34.2
2022	555	34.9	15.9	37.3
2023	584	35.1	16.6	31.5
2024	627	40.9	15.3	30.9

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 Pea Ridge Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	527	36.9	14.2	34.2
2022	555	34.9	15.9	37.3
2023	584	35.1	16.6	31.5
2024	627	40.9	15.3	30.9

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.

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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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	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 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	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
Pea Ridge Junior High School	Public	7-9	781 W Pickens Rd	Pea Ridge	72751	Benton County	Pea Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 451-1916	627	41	15.3	30.9%	539 (86.0%)	9 (1.4%)	53 (8.5%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	46.3	175^th of 335 public middle schools	47.8%		72.1	75^th of 330 public middle schools	77.3%	100			30.1	23.9	32.1	28.9			29.6	26.1	34.2	30.1			46.6	25.2	39.6	36.8	22.9	28.4		38.1	38.1			33.5	24.1	29.4	81.1	81.1
Pea Ridge Middle School	Public	5-6	1391 Weston St	Pea Ridge	72751	Benton County	Pea Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 451-0620	393	22	17.7	34.4%	325 (82.7%)	11 (2.8%)	47 (12.0%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)	35.5	36.0				35.7	37.9	36.3				37.2	51.2	59.4			55.0							39.8	34.3			37.2			$8,980	$1,059	$7,921
Lincoln Junior High School	Public	7-8	1206 Leopard Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5250	642	47	13.6	18.5%	492 (76.6%)	25 (3.9%)	64 (10.0%)	16 (2.5%)	7 (1.1%)	6 (0.9%)	32 (5.0%)	98.5	3^rd of 335 public middle schools	99.1%		95.3	5^th of 330 public middle schools	98.5%	2			65.3	61.4		63.2			64.1	61.8		62.9			76.5	66.2	72.2	97.2		97.2	100.0		100.0			62.0	69.7	65.9			$11,105	$1,903	$9,202
Washington Junior High School	Public	7-8	1501 NE Wildcat Way	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5345	681	46	14.8	21.7%	549 (80.6%)	3 (0.4%)	67 (9.8%)	14 (2.1%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	36 (5.3%)	97.3	6^th of 335 public middle schools	98.2%		95.2	6^th of 330 public middle schools	98.2%				60.3	60.3		60.3			60.9	57.8		59.4			69.0	67.6	68.5	88.7		90.1	92.9		92.9			65.2	62.6	63.9			$11,607	$1,837	$9,770
Old High Middle School	Public	5-6	406 NW Second St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5450	526	27	19.5	23.0%	423 (80.4%)	6 (1.1%)	52 (9.9%)	5 (1.0%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (5.7%)								(n/a)	63.6	55.0				59.5	62.2	54.2				58.5	67.4	62.9			65.3							61.9	57.9			60.1			$9,685	$1,696	$7,989
Lingle Middle School	Public	6-8	901 N 13th St	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 631-3590	742	54	13.8	57.7%	350 (47.2%)	2 (0.3%)	337 (45.4%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	15 (2.0%)	30 (4.0%)	72.3	67^th of 335 public middle schools	80.0%		71	81^st of 330 public middle schools	75.5%	14		41.1	34.8	41.2		39.0		42.8	34.0	39.9		39.0		47.9	45.5	35.8	43.3	82.4		82.8	100.0		100.0		43.5	40.1	42.6	42.1			$9,505	$1,026	$8,478
Oakdale Middle School	Public	6-8	511 N Dixieland Rd	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3615	814	64	12.6	68.9%	263 (32.3%)	12 (1.5%)	458 (56.3%)	10 (1.2%)	6 (0.7%)	23 (2.8%)	42 (5.2%)	44.6	190^th of 335 public middle schools	43.3%		52.6	169^th of 330 public middle schools	48.8%	21		28.2	28.9	30.1		29.1		27.7	30.5	28.9		28.9		29.5	31.0	22.6	28.0	78.1		78.1	100.0		100.0		29.4	33.9	33.8	32.3			$9,270	$1,112	$8,158
Ruth Barker Middle School	Public	5-6	500 SE 18th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3300	491	25	19.4	28.9%	321 (65.4%)	11 (2.2%)	74 (15.1%)	36 (7.3%)	14 (2.9%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.9%)								(n/a)	45.6	58.3				52.0	47.1	57.2				52.2	64.6	67.1			65.9							51.3	63.0			57.2			$10,333	$1,788	$8,545
Ardis Ann Middle School	Public	5-6	3400 Hwy 72 W	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5510	588	37	16.0	16.7%	423 (71.9%)	30 (5.1%)	59 (10.0%)	36 (6.1%)	7 (1.2%)	6 (1.0%)	27 (4.6%)								(n/a)	54.8	60.4				57.8	55.0	59.0				57.1	60.2	69.2			65.1							56.9	58.3			57.6			$8,506	$1,254	$7,252
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	63	10	6.5	34.9%	31 (49.2%)	5 (7.9%)	16 (25.4%)	8 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	93.3	14^th of 335 public middle schools	95.8%					(n/a)		54.9	71.4	40.0		58.1		56.3	66.7	50.0		58.7		56.3	57.1	60.0	57.1								65.7	47.6	60.0	58.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Pea Ridge Junior High School

Is Pea Ridge Junior High School a good school?

Pea Ridge Junior High School ranks 175^th of 335 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Pea Ridge Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Pea Ridge Junior High School usually go on to attend Pea Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Pea Ridge Junior High School?

Students at Pea Ridge Junior High School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

What district is Pea Ridge Junior High School in?

Pea Ridge School District

How many students attend Pea Ridge Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 627 students attended Pea Ridge Junior High School.

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