Jacksonville Middle School

About Jacksonville Middle School

Jacksonville Middle School is a public school located in Jacksonville, Arkansas. It is part of the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Jacksonville Middle School provides a safe and secure learning environment for its students and staff. The school has a strong emphasis on student achievement and provides a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of all students. Jacksonville Middle School offers a wide range of classes and activities, including music, art, physical education, and technology. The school also offers a variety of clubs and organizations to support student interests and promote community involvement. Jacksonville Middle School is committed to providing a quality education to its students and strives to create a positive and supportive environment for learning.

Address:	718 Harris Rd Jacksonville, AR 72076
Phone:	(501) 982-1587
Site:	www.pcssd.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	822 students

Overview Jacksonville Middle School

Jacksonville Middle School serves 822 students in grades 6-8.
Jacksonville Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Jacksonville Middle School

Jacksonville Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Jacksonville Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.