George Junior High School

Summary:

George Junior High School is a public secondary school in Springdale, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 708 students. The school is part of the Springdale School District, which is ranked 145 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While George Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms in standardized test subjects like ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, ATLAS/Mathematics, and ATLAS/Science. The school's proficiency rates in these areas are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, George Junior High School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.89% to 91.09% over the past three school years, which is much higher than the nearby schools in the district.

These findings suggest that George Junior High School faces significant challenges in academic performance, despite the potential resources available. The school's predominantly economically disadvantaged student population may contribute to these academic disparities, and further investigation into the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems may be necessary to identify and address the root causes of the underperformance.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 8-9

3200 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764

(479) 750-8750

District: Springdale School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,627

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 710

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.5%

Pacific Islander:

20.6%

White:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George Junior High School ranks worse than 90.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.5%), Pacific Islander (20.6%), White (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Springdale School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Junior High School is 12.7. 2 alternative schools in the Springdale School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare George Junior High School employs 55.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Junior High School is $11,627, which is the 2^nd highest among 1 alternative schools in the Springdale School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks George Junior High School 302^nd of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See George Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Springdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale School District 145^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for George Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2016	31.40	237^th	312	24.0%
2017	13.50	291^st	315	7.6%
2018	14.75	277^th	318	12.9%
2019	20.31	276^th	319	13.5%
2021	17.93	292^nd	330	11.5%
2022	15.99	286^th	318	10.1%
2023	7.30	314^th	330	4.8%
2024	15.54	302^nd	335	9.9%

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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 George Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	461	7	63	244	9	n/a	n/a	784
2006	496	20	78	335	9	n/a	n/a	938
2007	439	21	77	401	4	n/a	n/a	942
2008	387	27	63	416	3	n/a	n/a	896
2009	348	22	86	399	1	n/a	n/a	856
2010	350	21	19	419	3	89	2	903
2011	335	30	21	454	4	108	5	957
2012	327	31	19	478	4	120	14	993
2013	329	34	27	521	3	127	16	1057
2014	156	17	17	418	7	75	14	704
2015	133	25	14	482	3	115	6	778
2016	127	23	13	536	4	141	6	850
2017	91	16	9	482	2	122	7	729
2018	81	11	16	458	0	130	3	699
2019	96	14	15	415	2	122	5	669
2020	90	20	13	525	2	135	5	790
2021	61	14	11	482	3	141	6	718
2022	72	19	13	468	1	134	13	720
2023	56	14	16	472	1	141	8	708
2024	47	8	15	486	2	146	6	710

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 George Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	784	49.0	16.0	45.5
2006	938	58.0	16.2	50.5
2007	942	57.0	16.5	54
2008	896	58.0	15.4	58.7
2009	856	63.0	13.6	60.5
2010	903	62.4	14.1	66.3
2011	957	57.8	16.5	72.8
2012	993	63.5	15.6	73.9
2013	1057	62.9	16.7	77.1
2014	704	54.3	12.9	75.9
2015	778	67.0	11.6	78.8
2016	850	80.0	10.6	85.2
2017	729	54.5	13.3	56.7
2018	699	58.8	11.8	63.5
2019	669	56.1	11.9	86.5
2020	790	56.4	13.9	87.8
2021	718	56.9	12.6	91.1
2022	720	58.6	12.2	88.9
2023	708	57.5	12.3	89.1
2024	710	55.8	12.7	92.7

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 George Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	784	49.0	16.0	45.5
2006	938	58.0	16.2	50.5
2007	942	57.0	16.5	54
2008	896	58.0	15.4	58.7
2009	856	63.0	13.6	60.5
2010	903	62.4	14.1	66.3
2011	957	57.8	16.5	72.8
2012	993	63.5	15.6	73.9
2013	1057	62.9	16.7	77.1
2014	704	54.3	12.9	75.9
2015	778	67.0	11.6	78.8
2016	850	80.0	10.6	85.2
2017	729	54.5	13.3	56.7
2018	699	58.8	11.8	63.5
2019	669	56.1	11.9	86.5
2020	790	56.4	13.9	87.8
2021	718	56.9	12.6	91.1
2022	720	58.6	12.2	88.9
2023	708	57.5	12.3	89.1
2024	710	55.8	12.7	92.7

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 George Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,762 (15.2%)	$9,865 (84.8%)	$11,627

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George 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 276^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 314^th of 330 Middle schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English (George Junior High School)	56.8	44.2	12.6%
8th Grade English (Springdale School District)	69.5	62.9	6.6%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	69.2	4.9%
8th Grade Math (George Junior High School)	33.3	14.6	18.7%
8th Grade Math (Springdale School District)	45.6	34	11.6%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	37.9	9.8%
8th Grade Science (George Junior High School)	30.1	11	19.1%
8th Grade Science (Springdale School District)	38.9	30.2	8.7%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	36.1	6.4%
8th Grade Reading (George Junior High School)	40.2	27.9	12.3%
8th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	48.1	46.4	1.7%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	50.8	2.3%
9th Grade English (George Junior High School)	36.5	34.1	2.4%
9th Grade English (Springdale School District)	52.1	48.1	4%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (George Junior High School)	20.7	14.5	6.2%
9th Grade Math (Springdale School District)	36.1	27.5	8.6%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (George Junior High School)	19.8	19.1	0.7%
9th Grade Science (Springdale School District)	33.7	29.3	4.4%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (George Junior High School)	19.6	25.1	5.5%
9th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	35.2	38.2	3%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	669	708	5.8%
African American	14	14
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	15	16	6.7%
Hispanic	415	472	13.7%
Pacific Islander	122	141	15.6%
White	96	56	41.7%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.5%	89.1%	2.6%

Schools Near George Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	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 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 11th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	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 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	3200 S Powell	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8750	710	56	12.7	92.7%	47 (6.6%)	8 (1.1%)	486 (68.5%)	15 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	146 (20.6%)	6 (0.8%)								(n/a)						10.6	14.0		12.4						12.3	13.6		13.0						15.8	15.8	78.9	5.2			9.0		33.4				33.4						17.1	17.1	54.0				54.0	$11,627	$1,762	$9,865
Southwest Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	1807 Princeton Ave	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8849	740	53	13.9	81.8%	150 (20.3%)	22 (3.0%)	431 (58.2%)	4 (0.5%)	7 (0.9%)	110 (14.9%)	16 (2.2%)								(n/a)						25.3	20.8		23.0						24.6	22.0		23.2						26.4	26.4	95.1	21.6			29.6		83.3				83.3						26.7	26.7	91.0				91.0	$12,910	$2,915	$9,995
Lakeside Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	3050 Hylton Rd	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8800	675	52	12.8	88.0%	153 (22.7%)	14 (2.1%)	337 (49.9%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	153 (22.7%)	11 (1.6%)								(n/a)						20.1	19.1		19.6						21.8	19.5		20.7						19.3	19.3	44.9	7.8			13.3		81.3				81.3						19.8	19.8	57.9				57.9	$11,033	$1,631	$9,403
Don Tyson School Of Innovation	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2667 Hylton Rd	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 750-8780	2,022	174	11.6	60.5%	851 (42.1%)	35 (1.7%)	963 (47.6%)	34 (1.7%)	14 (0.7%)	41 (2.0%)	84 (4.2%)								(n/a)			36.4	40.9	44.7	47.6	44.5	50.3	45.2			36.4	40.2	44.0	47.0	45.3	51.5	45.1			36.4	56.4	53.9	32.0	48.6	72.6	23.4			39.5	100.0	64.4	23.4	0.0		35.3			36.4	43.3	50.2	50.8	47.5	66.4	50.6	25.0	0.0	56.3	$8,149	$335	$7,815
Central Junior High School	Public, Alternative	8-9	2811 W Huntsville	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8854	829	66	12.6	44.1%	460 (55.5%)	22 (2.7%)	248 (29.9%)	20 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (5.8%)	28 (3.4%)								(n/a)						38.4	35.3		36.7						39.6	37.3		38.4						38.1	38.1	82.2	19.2			31.0		80.6				80.6						41.5	41.5	79.4				79.4	$9,122	$819	$8,303
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	300 S Ray Ave	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(479) 444-3085	129	15	8.3	9.3%	113 (87.6%)	6 (4.7%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)								(n/a)				90.9		45.5	77.0	66.6	67.8				90.9		63.7	77.0	70.3	71.2				63.7		50.0	52.2					50.0		100.0	23.6	100.0		38.0				63.7		45.5	59.6	100.0	46.7	0.0		55.0	$8,950	$693	$8,257
Arkansas Connections Academy High	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	609 SW 8th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Arkansas Connections Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 386-3419	3,804	85	44.6	31.4%	2,645 (69.5%)	520 (13.7%)	287 (7.5%)	25 (0.7%)	53 (1.4%)	5 (0.1%)	269 (7.1%)								(n/a)	25.8	20.5	25.6	24.9	24.2	23.3	19.3	26.4	23.5	26.4	26.4	26.0	29.6	29.1	27.4	24.4	28.1	27.1	20.8	13.8	18.1	17.8	19.2	11.2	16.3	28.5	7.2	5.1	7.1	7.3	44.4	2.8	4.8	5.6	33.3	5.7	26.4	24.6	25.5	28.1	26.9	29.5	27.3	30.8	27.2	16.7	16.7	27.3	$7,332	$712	$6,620

Frequently Asked Questions about George Junior High School

What district is George Junior High School in?

Springdale School District

How many students attend George Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 710 students attended George Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of George Junior High School?

Students at George Junior High School are 68% Hispanic, 21% Pacific Islander, 7% White, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

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