Greene City Technical Junior High School

Summary:

Greene City Technical Junior High School is a public secondary school in Paragould, Arkansas, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 578 students. The school is part of the Greene County Technical School District, which is ranked 131 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading are generally lower than the state average, its Mathematics, Algebra, and Geometry proficiency rates are notably higher, particularly in 8th-grade Algebra (84% vs. 62%) and 8th-grade Geometry (100% vs. 75.7%). However, the school's Science proficiency rates are slightly lower than the state average. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.96% to 46.36% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,047, which is slightly higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio has ranged from 13.4 to 14.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average.

The school's strengths in Mathematics and Geometry suggest a strong focus on these subject areas and effective teaching strategies. However, the relatively low proficiency in ELA and Reading could indicate a need for improvement in these areas. The high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, along with the slightly higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio, suggest a focus on supporting students from low-income backgrounds, which may be contributing to the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 8-9

 5207 W Kingshighway
       Paragould, AR  72450


(870) 215-4450

District: Greene County Technical School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,047 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
African American:
3.5%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greene City Technical Junior High School ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), African American (3.5%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greene City Technical Junior High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greene City Technical Junior High School is $8,047.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Greene City Technical Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Greene City Technical Junior High School 168th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Greene City Technical Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Greene County Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greene County Technical School District 131st of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greene City Technical Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 68.38 80th 312 74.4%
2017 71.81 63rd 315 80.0%
2018 66.54 96th 318 69.8%
2019 66.54 99th 319 69.0%
2021 63.60 114th 330 65.5%
2022 58.40 136th 318 57.2%
2023 59.91 137th 330 58.5%
2024 47.79 168th 335 49.9%
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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 Greene City Technical 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 518 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1989 492 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 492
1990 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 561 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 556 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1993 388 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 377 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1995 403 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 403 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 364 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 397 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 426 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 398 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 409 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 452 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 452 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 469 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 466 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 478 3 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2007 497 5 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2008 491 5 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2009 463 5 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 477 4 2 10 0 0 0 0 493
2011 518 4 1 14 0 1 0 0 538
2012 502 2 1 14 0 2 0 0 521
2013 492 7 1 14 0 1 0 0 515
2014 547 9 2 11 2 1 0 0 572
2015 499 14 2 14 1 0 0 0 530
2016 520 12 1 18 1 1 0 0 553
2017 551 9 2 20 2 1 1 0 586
2018 528 15 2 20 2 1 0 0 568
2019 537 12 3 27 0 2 3 0 584
2020 527 13 2 27 2 2 5 0 578
2021 496 9 2 20 3 3 2 0 535
2022 507 18 1 22 3 3 0 0 554
2023 519 22 4 24 3 4 2 0 578
2024 498 19 5 19 2 4 3 0 550

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 Greene City Technical Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 518 29.8 17.3 n/a
1989 492 36.0 13.6 n/a
1990 495 35.0 14.1 20.6
1991 569 30.2 18.8 22.1
1992 556 31.9 17.4 20.9
1993 394 21.4 18.4 17
1994 385 22.2 17.3 15.3
1995 411 22.2 18.5 23.4
1996 411 22.2 18.5 23.4
1997 372 20.5 18.1 19.1
1998 403 20.5 19.7 19.1
1999 430 13.6 31.6 38.1
2000 400 27.0 14.8 38.5
2001 412 28.0 14.7 35.9
2002 458 23.0 19.9 40.2
2003 458 23.0 19.9 40.2
2004 471 27.0 17.4 42.7
2005 474 29.0 16.3 50.4
2006 488 41.0 11.9 44.9
2007 512 49.0 10.4 51.8
2008 504 49.0 10.3 50.4
2009 480 53.0 9.1 43.5
2010 493 47.8 9.1 46.7
2011 538 36.6 14.6 50.9
2012 521 36.2 14.3 50.9
2013 515 37.4 13.7 49.7
2014 572 37.9 15.0 51.7
2015 530 37.0 14.3 47.9
2016 553 42.0 13.1 48.1
2017 586 41.8 13.9 29.5
2018 568 43.4 13.0 28.3
2019 584 46.4 12.5 44.7
2020 578 42.5 13.5 43.3
2021 535 39.8 13.4 46.4
2022 554 38.5 14.3 43
2023 578 39.9 14.4 43.8
2024 550 41.2 13.3 48.9

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 Greene City Technical Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 518 29.8 17.3 n/a
1989 492 36.0 13.6 n/a
1990 495 35.0 14.1 20.6
1991 569 30.2 18.8 22.1
1992 556 31.9 17.4 20.9
1993 394 21.4 18.4 17
1994 385 22.2 17.3 15.3
1995 411 22.2 18.5 23.4
1996 411 22.2 18.5 23.4
1997 372 20.5 18.1 19.1
1998 403 20.5 19.7 19.1
1999 430 13.6 31.6 38.1
2000 400 27.0 14.8 38.5
2001 412 28.0 14.7 35.9
2002 458 23.0 19.9 40.2
2003 458 23.0 19.9 40.2
2004 471 27.0 17.4 42.7
2005 474 29.0 16.3 50.4
2006 488 41.0 11.9 44.9
2007 512 49.0 10.4 51.8
2008 504 49.0 10.3 50.4
2009 480 53.0 9.1 43.5
2010 493 47.8 9.1 46.7
2011 538 36.6 14.6 50.9
2012 521 36.2 14.3 50.9
2013 515 37.4 13.7 49.7
2014 572 37.9 15.0 51.7
2015 530 37.0 14.3 47.9
2016 553 42.0 13.1 48.1
2017 586 41.8 13.9 29.5
2018 568 43.4 13.0 28.3
2019 584 46.4 12.5 44.7
2020 578 42.5 13.5 43.3
2021 535 39.8 13.4 46.4
2022 554 38.5 14.3 43
2023 578 39.9 14.4 43.8
2024 550 41.2 13.3 48.9

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 Greene City Technical Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $981 (12.2%) $7,066 (87.8%) $8,047

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Greene City Technical Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 137th of 330 Middle schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English (Greene City Technical Junior High School)79.872.4
 7.4%
   8th Grade English (Greene County Technical School District)79.872.4
 7.4%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Greene City Technical Junior High School)50.841.2
 9.6%
   8th Grade Math (Greene County Technical School District)50.841.2
 9.6%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Greene City Technical Junior High School)49.140
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (Greene County Technical School District)49.140
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Greene City Technical Junior High School)54.647.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Greene County Technical School District)54.647.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Greene City Technical Junior High School)64.457.4
 7%
   9th Grade English (Greene County Technical School District)64.457.2
 7.2%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Greene City Technical Junior High School)37.721.8
 15.9%
   9th Grade Math (Greene County Technical School District)37.721.7
 16%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Greene City Technical Junior High School)43.536.7
 6.8%
   9th Grade Science (Greene County Technical School District)43.536.7
 6.8%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Greene City Technical Junior High School)38.433.5
 4.9%
   9th Grade Reading (Greene County Technical School District)38.433.5
 4.9%
   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 Students584578
 1%
African American1222
 83.3%
American Indian03
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic2724
 11.1%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White537519
 3.4%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%43.8%
 0.9%


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Students at Greene City Technical Junior High School are 91% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 550 students attended Greene City Technical Junior High School.


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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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