Pottsville Junior High School

About Pottsville Junior High School

Pottsville Junior High School is a public school located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pottsville Area School District and provides education for students in grades seven through nine.
Pottsville Junior High School offers a variety of courses to its students, ranging from core subjects such as math, science, and language arts to electives such as art, music, and physical education. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations.
The school has a strong commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. It has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment and provides a variety of resources and support services to help students succeed.
Pottsville Junior High School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential and preparing them for success in high school and beyond. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education and fostering a sense of community among its students, faculty, and staff.

Address:	250 Apache Dr Pottsville, AR 72858
Phone:	(479) 968-6334
Site:	pjhs.pottsvilleschools.org
Grades:	7 – 9
Enrollment:	450 students

Overview Pottsville Junior High School

Pottsville Junior High School serves 450 students in grades 7-9.
Pottsville Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Pottsville Junior High School

Pottsville Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Pottsville Junior High School is 0.20, 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.