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Batesville Junior High School Charter

Q: Is Batesville Junior High School Charter a good school?

Batesville Junior High School Charter ranks 160 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

160^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Batesville Junior High School Charter is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Batesville, Arkansas, with 742 students. The school is part of the Batesville School District, which is ranked 110 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than the state average, it has consistently lower test scores compared to the state in most subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.5%), Reading (30.4%), and Mathematics (36%) were all below the state averages (34.7%, 35.3%, and 38.7%, respectively). However, the school's performance in Algebra is a notable exception, with 85.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 30.9%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.24% to 62.24% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory, a charter school, and Southside Middle School and Southside Junior High School, both public schools in the Southside School District, have consistently outperformed Batesville Junior High School Charter on test scores. The school's ranking has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 78th out of 318 Arkansas middle schools in 2017-2018 (4-star rating) to 211th out of 318 in 2021-2022 (2-star rating), suggesting inconsistent performance.

690

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

67.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501

(870) 793-7533

District: Batesville School District

Students who attend Batesville Junior High School Charter usually attend:

High:

Batesville High School Charter

Feeder schools for Batesville Junior High School Charter:

Elementary:	Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
	Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School
	West Magnet Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

Hispanic:

34.8%

African American:

5.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2022 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 51st (2025) from a 34th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Arkansas median (51st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg35%

Arkansas avg36%

160^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 49%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

110^th of 250Batesville School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	50.0	160 of 324	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.9	156 of 335	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.4	211 of 318	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.6	180 of 330	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.5	142 of 319	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.5	78 of 318	75.5%	★★★★☆
2017	62.0	119 of 315	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.1	184 of 312	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.8	136 of 275	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.6	89 of 280	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.5	35 of 278	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	68.7	79 of 265	70.2%	★★★★☆
2011	65.0	99 of 264	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.2	68 of 254	73.2%	★★★★☆
2009	72.8	49 of 240	79.6%	★★★★☆
2008	81.0	23 of 223	89.7%	★★★★★
2007	77.9	28 of 225	87.6%	★★★★☆
2006	89.6	6 of 206	97.1%	★★★★★
2005	87.1	10 of 208	95.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra85%+54 vs state

Science37%~ state avg

Mathematics36%-3 vs state

English Language Arts32%-3 vs state

Reading30%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)							ATLAS Reading (2025)							ATLAS Mathematics (2025)						ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Geometry (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Batesville Junior High School Charter	Public, Charter	6-8	2 Pioneer Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 793-7533	690	47	14.8	67.8%	369 (53.5%)	35 (5.1%)	240 (34.8%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	21 (3.0%)	50	160^th of 324 public middle schools	50.6%		49.9	156^th of 335 public middle schools	53.4%	4			32.6	31.1	31.0		31.5			29.1	29.8	32.3		30.4			40.0	39.5	27.1	36.0	85.3		85.3					35.5	41.4	34.0	37.1
Southside Middle School	Public	4-6	55 Quail Lane	Southside	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2332	450	22	20.1	55.6%	411 (91.3%)	8 (1.8%)	23 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)	30.4	40.2	29.8				33.4	31.1	42.2	32.9				35.3	48.7	53.0	49.7			50.5						42.5	43.5	42.0			42.7	$9,775	$1,121	$8,655
Southside Junior High School	Public, Charter	7-9	70 Scott Drive	Southside	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-4003	427	37	11.6	55.0%	387 (90.6%)	6 (1.4%)	22 (5.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	57	127^th of 324 public middle schools	60.8%		52.1	143^rd of 335 public middle schools	57.3%	16				30.3	37.4	31.2	32.7				32.3	36.6	29.8	32.8				35.9	34.5	35.4	66.7	16.3	28.8	37.9	37.9				35.9	49.2	42.1	$10,806	$956	$9,850
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	711 N. Main	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5392	259	24	10.7	79.2%	230 (88.8%)	6 (2.3%)	16 (6.2%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	74.7	57^th of 324 public middle schools	82.4%		78	47^th of 335 public middle schools	86.0%	10			37.5	41.3	39.4		39.5			46.5	35.8	38.8		40.0			56.2	51.1	52.8	53.1								45.2	50.0	43.9	46.5	$15,023	$3,594	$11,429

Frequently Asked Questions about Batesville Junior High School Charter

What high school do graduates of Batesville Junior High School Charter attend?

Students who attend Batesville Junior High School Charter usually go on to attend Batesville High School Charter

What district is Batesville Junior High School Charter in?

Batesville School District

What is the racial makeup of Batesville Junior High School Charter?

Students at Batesville Junior High School Charter are 53% White, 35% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Batesville Junior High School Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 690 students attended Batesville Junior High School Charter.

Is Batesville Junior High School Charter a good school?

Batesville Junior High School Charter ranks 160^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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