Pocahontas Junior High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Pocahontas Junior High School
Pocahontas Junior High School is a public school located in the small town of Pocahontas, Arkansas. The school serves students in grades 7-9 and provides a quality education in a safe and supportive environment. The school has a strong academic program, with classes in math, science, English, social studies, and the arts. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become contributing members of society. The faculty and staff are committed to providing a positive learning experience for all students. Pocahontas Junior High School is a great place for students to learn and grow.
Address:
2405 N Park
Pocahontas, AR 72455Phone:
(870) 892-4573
Site:
Grades:
7 – 9
Enrollment:
441 students
Overview Pocahontas Junior High School
Pocahontas Junior High School serves 441 students in grades 7-9.
Pocahontas 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 27% (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 31% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Pocahontas Junior High School
Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas Junior High School is 0.33, 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.
