Middle Schools in Estem Public Charter School

The Estem Public Charter School district in Arkansas operates two middle schools: Estem Junior High Public Charter School and Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the broader Estem Public Charter School district.

Estem Junior High Public Charter School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 93 out of 335 Arkansas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school achieved an impressive 100% proficiency in ATLAS/Algebra for all grades and 8th grade, significantly outperforming the state average. Additionally, Estem Junior High maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, suggesting a focus on personalized attention.

While both schools generally underperformed the state average in core academic areas, Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School demonstrated strong performance in ATLAS/Geometry, with 62.5% proficiency for all grades and 57.2% for 8th grade, exceeding the state average. This school also maintains an even lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9. Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced lunch rates around 68% and 66%, respectively, which may present unique challenges and require targeted interventions.