Jack Robey Junior High School

Jack Robey Junior High School is a public middle school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serving grades 7-9 with a student population of 594, the majority of whom are African American (95.79%).

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, Jack Robey Junior High consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Arkansas, with only 9.7% of 7th graders proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school's academic performance, as measured by ACT Aspire test scores, is significantly below state averages across all subjects and grade levels. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Star City Middle School, where 36.8% of 7th graders were proficient or better in math. Additionally, Jack Robey Junior High has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school's overwhelmingly African American student population, consistent low performance, and high poverty rates suggest that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying issues and help the school improve. As part of the Pine Bluff School District, which is ranked 245 out of 250 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, Jack Robey Junior High faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for its students.