Russellville Junior High School

Summary:

Russellville Junior High School is a public secondary school in Russellville, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 901 students. The school is part of the Russellville School District, which is ranked 94 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Russellville Junior High School has some areas of strength, such as its performance in Algebra and Geometry, where proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Reading, and Mathematics are generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades is 33%, compared to the district's 36.5% and the state's 33.8%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate for all grades is 25.2%, while the district and state averages are 38.3% and 36.4%, respectively. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 14.5, and higher-than-average spending per student of $10,433 in 2018-2019 suggest a focus on providing resources and support for students.

The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.5% in 2022-2023 to 58.66% in 2020-2021, indicates a need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students. However, the declining free and reduced lunch rates over the past few years could indicate improving economic conditions in the school's community or changes in the eligibility criteria for the program. By analyzing the school's teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems, Russellville Junior High School may be able to identify strategies to boost student achievement in core academic subjects and build on its strengths in Algebra and Geometry.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 8-9

 2000 W Parkway Dr
       Russellville, AR  72801


(479) 968-1599

District: Russellville School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,433 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  884

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Hispanic:
28.6%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Compare Details Russellville Junior High School ranks better than 50.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Hispanic (28.6%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Russellville Junior High School is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russellville Junior High School is $10,433.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Russellville Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Russellville Junior High School 166th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Russellville Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Russellville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Russellville School District 94th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Russellville Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 64.90 95th 312 69.6%
2017 75.74 48th 315 84.8%
2018 73.71 65th 318 79.6%
2019 74.01 64th 319 79.9%
2021 71.23 69th 330 79.1%
2022 72.05 73rd 318 77.0%
2023 65.84 102nd 330 69.1%
2024 48.23 166th 335 50.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Russellville Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 633 36 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 674
1989 647 31 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 690
1990 628 28 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 670
1991 667 33 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1992 652 36 13 8 3 n/a n/a 0 712
1993 706 34 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 756
1994 762 44 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1995 760 57 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1996 760 57 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1997 753 53 14 19 1 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 781 61 10 20 4 n/a n/a 0 876
1999 764 52 12 22 5 n/a n/a 0 855
2000 747 43 14 23 4 n/a n/a 0 831
2001 748 49 9 23 4 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 737 52 16 43 6 n/a n/a 0 854
2003 737 52 16 43 6 n/a n/a 0 854
2004 693 64 14 51 4 n/a n/a 0 826
2005 704 55 15 56 10 n/a n/a 0 840
2006 706 67 15 77 8 n/a n/a 0 873
2007 610 56 15 99 9 n/a n/a 0 789
2008 600 74 11 113 11 n/a n/a 0 809
2009 618 63 10 122 8 n/a n/a 0 821
2010 577 49 12 115 5 0 12 0 770
2011 579 47 12 120 4 0 19 0 781
2012 572 55 12 126 8 0 17 0 790
2013 533 56 12 124 10 1 11 0 747
2014 509 59 12 128 6 2 8 0 724
2015 535 62 15 171 7 2 8 0 800
2016 525 68 13 173 6 0 22 0 807
2017 451 61 11 166 9 1 20 0 719
2018 477 69 14 191 5 0 16 0 772
2019 490 55 8 196 3 0 16 0 768
2020 475 51 7 183 1 0 42 0 759
2021 483 49 14 201 2 1 53 0 803
2022 519 63 19 233 3 1 48 0 886
2023 521 66 17 253 3 1 40 0 901
2024 519 45 18 253 1 1 47 0 884

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 Russellville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 40.7 16.5 n/a
1989 690 48.0 14.3 n/a
1990 670 47.0 14.2 11.8
1991 713 36.7 19.4 11.6
1992 712 38.5 18.4 13.3
1993 756 38.8 19.5 12
1994 821 42.7 19.2 13.3
1995 839 45.4 18.5 13.7
1996 839 45.4 18.5 13.7
1997 840 45.2 18.6 14.4
1998 876 45.2 19.4 18
1999 855 36.2 23.6 28.1
2000 831 57.0 14.6 28
2001 833 112.0 7.4 28
2002 854 61.0 14.0 34
2003 854 61.0 14.0 34
2004 826 60.0 13.8 38
2005 840 59.0 14.2 40.2
2006 873 56.0 15.6 47.1
2007 789 65.0 12.1 51.6
2008 809 63.0 12.8 45.9
2009 821 64.0 12.8 48.2
2010 770 66.7 11.8 49.9
2011 781 61.4 12.7 53
2012 790 60.8 12.9 52.7
2013 747 61.9 12.0 51.8
2014 724 56.0 12.9 54.3
2015 800 59.0 13.5 57.1
2016 807 61.0 13.2 54.9
2017 719 59.1 12.1 31.7
2018 772 63.9 12.0 33.4
2019 768 68.8 11.1 52.1
2020 759 69.5 10.9 55.9
2021 803 68.1 11.7 58.7
2022 886 62.2 14.2 53.5
2023 901 61.7 14.5 48.5
2024 884 62.8 14.0 63.9

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 Russellville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 40.7 16.5 n/a
1989 690 48.0 14.3 n/a
1990 670 47.0 14.2 11.8
1991 713 36.7 19.4 11.6
1992 712 38.5 18.4 13.3
1993 756 38.8 19.5 12
1994 821 42.7 19.2 13.3
1995 839 45.4 18.5 13.7
1996 839 45.4 18.5 13.7
1997 840 45.2 18.6 14.4
1998 876 45.2 19.4 18
1999 855 36.2 23.6 28.1
2000 831 57.0 14.6 28
2001 833 112.0 7.4 28
2002 854 61.0 14.0 34
2003 854 61.0 14.0 34
2004 826 60.0 13.8 38
2005 840 59.0 14.2 40.2
2006 873 56.0 15.6 47.1
2007 789 65.0 12.1 51.6
2008 809 63.0 12.8 45.9
2009 821 64.0 12.8 48.2
2010 770 66.7 11.8 49.9
2011 781 61.4 12.7 53
2012 790 60.8 12.9 52.7
2013 747 61.9 12.0 51.8
2014 724 56.0 12.9 54.3
2015 800 59.0 13.5 57.1
2016 807 61.0 13.2 54.9
2017 719 59.1 12.1 31.7
2018 772 63.9 12.0 33.4
2019 768 68.8 11.1 52.1
2020 759 69.5 10.9 55.9
2021 803 68.1 11.7 58.7
2022 886 62.2 14.2 53.5
2023 901 61.7 14.5 48.5
2024 884 62.8 14.0 63.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Russellville Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,305 (12.5%) $9,128 (87.5%) $10,433

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Russellville Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 102nd of 330 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English (Russellville Junior High School)77.570.2
 7.3%
   8th Grade English (Russellville School District)77.570.2
 7.3%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Russellville Junior High School)59.247.2
 12%
   8th Grade Math (Russellville School District)59.247.2
 12%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Russellville Junior High School)52.240.4
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Russellville School District)52.240.4
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Russellville Junior High School)60.254.1
 6.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Russellville School District)60.254.1
 6.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Russellville Junior High School)6357.9
 5.1%
   9th Grade English (Russellville School District)6357.3
 5.7%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Russellville Junior High School)43.631.1
 12.5%
   9th Grade Math (Russellville School District)43.630.9
 12.7%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Russellville Junior High School)45.739.9
 5.8%
   9th Grade Science (Russellville School District)45.739.6
 6.1%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Russellville Junior High School)47.248.6
 1.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Russellville School District)47.248.2
 1%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students768901
 17.3%
African American5566
 20%
American Indian33
Asian817
 112.5%
Hispanic196253
 29.1%
Pacific Islander01
White490521
 6.3%
Two or More Races1640
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%48.5%
 3.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 884 students attended Russellville Junior High School.

Students at Russellville Junior High School are 59% White, 29% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.


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