Watson Chapel Junior High School

About Watson Chapel Junior High School

Watson Chapel Junior High School is a public school located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It is part of the Watson Chapel School District and serves students in grades 7-9. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education to its students and strives to create a safe and supportive learning environment. Watson Chapel Junior High School offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities to engage students in learning and help them reach their full potential. The school has a strong emphasis on the arts, with a wide range of classes, clubs, and activities available for students to explore. Watson Chapel Junior High School also offers a variety of sports teams, including football, basketball, volleyball, and track. Additionally, the school provides a variety of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and health services, to ensure that all students can succeed. Watson Chapel Junior High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and reach their goals.

Address:	3900 Camden Rd Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone:	(870) 879-4420
Site:	Visit School Website
Grades:	7 – 9
Enrollment:	572 students

Overview Watson Chapel Junior High School

Watson Chapel Junior High School serves 572 students in grades 7-9.
Watson Chapel Junior High 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 7% (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 14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Watson Chapel Junior High School

Watson Chapel Junior High 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 Watson Chapel Junior High School is 0.25, 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.