William O. Darby Junior High School

About William O. Darby Junior High School

William O. Darby Junior High School is a public school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school is named after Major General William O. Darby, a decorated World War II hero. The school was established in 1962 and serves students in grades 6-8.
The school is committed to helping students achieve their academic goals. The curriculum is designed to challenge students and prepare them for high school and beyond. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, music, art, and more. The school also has a strong emphasis on character education and leadership development.
William O. Darby Junior High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The staff is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Address:	616 N 14th St Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone:	(479) 783-4159
Site:	www.fortsmithschools.org
Grades:	6 – 9
Enrollment:	695 students

Overview William O. Darby Junior High School

William O. Darby Junior High School serves 695 students in grades 6-9.
William O. Darby 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 20% (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 30% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on William O. Darby Junior High School

William O. Darby 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 William O. Darby Junior High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.