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Ashdown Junior High School

Q: Is Ashdown Junior High School a good school?

Ashdown Junior High School ranks 214 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

214^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 34% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Ashdown Junior High School is a public middle school located in Ashdown, Arkansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 281 students. The school is part of the Ashdown School District, which is ranked 192 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashdown Junior High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science were all significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 202 out of 319 Arkansas middle schools in 2018-2019 to 214 out of 324 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.38% to 76.03% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The closest comparable school is Arkansas Middle School in Texarkana, Arkansas, which is part of the Texarkana School District. Arkansas Middle School has similar academic performance challenges, with proficiency rates below the state averages in most subjects and grade levels. However, Arkansas Middle School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (100%) compared to Ashdown Junior High School. The declining academic performance and inconsistent performance across grade levels at Ashdown Junior High School suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.

278

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,999

Per pupil spending ?

70.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 South Ellen Street
Ashdown, AR 71822

(870) 898-5138

District: Ashdown School District

Students who attend Ashdown Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Ashdown High School

Feeder schools for Ashdown Junior High School:

Elementary:

Ashdown Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.3%

African American:

24.1%

Hispanic:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 20th percentile in 2015 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (29% vs 36% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg28%

Arkansas avg36%

214^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 20% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

192^nd of 250Ashdown 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	38.7	214 of 324	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.8	225 of 335	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.5	256 of 330	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.1	246 of 318	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.8	256 of 330	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.2	202 of 319	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.3	213 of 318	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.8	225 of 315	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.4	265 of 312	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	26.1	219 of 275	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	32.5	214 of 280	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.8	217 of 278	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.6	219 of 265	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.4	215 of 264	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	20.1	225 of 254	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.0	195 of 240	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.2	159 of 223	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	42.6	153 of 225	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.5	144 of 206	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	37.2	152 of 208	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Science33%-6 vs state

Mathematics30%-8 vs state

Reading27%-8 vs state

English Language Arts27%-8 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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th 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 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
Ashdown Junior High School	Public	6-8	600 South Ellen Street	Ashdown	71822	Little River County	Ashdown School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 898-5138	278	29	9.6	70.9%	176 (63.3%)	67 (24.1%)	20 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	38.7	214^th of 324 public middle schools	34.0%		35.8	225^th of 335 public middle schools	32.8%	11	33.3	25.5	21.4	26.9	34.1	26.6	20.2	27.1	37.8	25.3	27.3	30.2			42.2	25.6	29.7	32.6	$14,999	$1,186	$13,813
Arkansas Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5443 Jefferson Ave	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 621-3990	842	70	11.9	100.0%	268 (31.8%)	483 (57.4%)	49 (5.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.3%)	18.4	278^th of 324 public middle schools	14.2%		22.8	279^th of 335 public middle schools	16.7%	1	15.3	19.8	23.1	19.4	19.6	22.0	24.5	22.0	15.5	18.5	11.0	15.3	38.2	38.2	23.5	19.3	18.7	20.5	$14,683	$2,593	$12,091

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashdown Junior High School

Is Ashdown Junior High School a good school?

Ashdown Junior High School ranks 214^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Ashdown Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Ashdown Junior High School usually go on to attend Ashdown High School

How many students attend Ashdown Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 278 students attended Ashdown Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ashdown Junior High School?

Students at Ashdown Junior High School are 63% White, 24% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Ashdown Junior High School in?

Ashdown School District

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