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Pine Bluff Junior High School

Public Grades 7-9

311^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 4% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Pine Bluff Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-9 in the Pine Bluff School District in Arkansas, with 698 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7. The school consistently performs significantly below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 8.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.3% in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 34.7% and 38.7%, respectively.

Pine Bluff Junior High has been ranked among the bottom 10% of middle schools in Arkansas for the past three school years, ranking 322 out of 335 in 2023-2024 and 311 out of 324 in 2024-2025. The school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate indicates that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Nearby schools, such as Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School and Watson Chapel Junior High, also perform below the state averages, but not to the same extent as Pine Bluff Junior High.

The consistent underperformance of Pine Bluff Junior High suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed. The high poverty rates among the student population and the low district ranking and 0-star rating indicate that the broader educational system in the area may be struggling to provide adequate resources and support to the school. Targeted interventions and support from the district and state will be crucial in helping to improve the academic performance of Pine Bluff Junior High.

610

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2601 Fluker St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

(870) 534-3878

District: Pine Bluff School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.1%

White:

3.0%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 4th percentile in 2024 → 4th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (9% vs 36% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (4th percentile)

!Science scores 30 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school9%

District avg11%

Arkansas avg36%

311^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 4%▬ steady since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

246^th of 250Pine Bluff 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	7.3	311 of 324	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	7.6	322 of 335	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading11%-24 vs state

Mathematics9%-29 vs state

English Language Arts8%-27 vs state

Science8%-30 vs state

Algebra2%-29 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 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 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 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 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
Pine Bluff Junior High School	Public	7-9	2601 Fluker St	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 534-3878	610	61	9.9	100.0%	18 (3.0%)	568 (93.1%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	7.3	311^th of 324 public middle schools	4.0%		7.6	322^nd of 335 public middle schools	3.9%	11		4.3	11.8	7.8	8.1		7.6	15.9	10.3	11.3		7.1	11.3	9.3		2.2	2.2		4.4	10.8	7.7
Watson Chapel Junior High School	Public	6-8	3900 Camden Road	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-4420	334	32	10.3	67.1%	23 (6.9%)	300 (89.8%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	10.7	304^th of 324 public middle schools	6.2%		10.3	313^th of 335 public middle schools	6.6%	9	22.2	9.0	12.2		14.1	21.2	9.9	14.6		15.0	17.1	10.8	1.0	9.8	11.1		11.1	18.2	15.3	17.1	16.8	$13,152	$1,410	$11,742
White Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	8106 Dollarway Road	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 247-2711	721	48	14.9	60.1%	434 (60.2%)	190 (26.4%)	24 (3.3%)	24 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (1.0%)	39 (5.4%)	40.1	211^th of 324 public middle schools	34.9%		47	173^rd of 335 public middle schools	48.4%	38	23.2	39.6	24.0		28.9	24.5	39.8	24.4		29.4	27.7	38.7	11.6	27.5	66.6		66.6	26.8	39.0	28.3	31.3	$9,326	$432	$8,893
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	6-8	Pine Bluff Ar 71603	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 218-1250	236	13	17.8	66.1%	2 (0.8%)	230 (97.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	24.3	258^th of 324 public middle schools	20.4%		18.5	294^th of 335 public middle schools	12.2%	36	20.0	22.2	20.8		21.0	26.3	23.4	24.5		24.8	26.3	22.2	28.3	25.2				22.5	18.5	22.7	21.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Bluff Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Pine Bluff Junior High School?

Students at Pine Bluff Junior High School are 93% African American, 3% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Pine Bluff Junior High School a good school?

Pine Bluff Junior High School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Arkansas middle schools.

How many students attend Pine Bluff Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 610 students attended Pine Bluff Junior High School.

What district is Pine Bluff Junior High School in?

Pine Bluff School District

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