Ashdown Junior High School

About Ashdown Junior High School

Ashdown Junior High School is a public school located in Ashdown, Arkansas. It is part of the Ashdown School District and serves students in grades 7-9. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of programs and activities designed to meet the needs of its diverse student population.
The school has a strong academic program that focuses on preparing students for high school and beyond. The curriculum includes a variety of core subjects as well as electives such as music, art, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as student government, sports teams, and special interest clubs.
The school has a strong commitment to the community, and it has a variety of programs and events to help strengthen the bond between the school and the community. These include community service projects, field trips, and special events.
Ashdown Junior High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to academic excellence and its commitment to the community, it is a great place for students to get a quality education.

Address:	600 S Ellen Dr Ashdown, AR 71822
Phone:	(870) 898-5138
Site:	www.ashdownschools.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	329 students

Overview Ashdown Junior High School

Ashdown Junior High School serves 329 students in grades 6-8.
Ashdown 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 26% (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 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Ashdown Junior High School

Ashdown 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 Ashdown Junior High School is 0.56, 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.