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Jessieville Middle School

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Jessieville Middle School ranks 89 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 73% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Jessieville Middle School is a small, rural public school in Jessieville, AR, serving 182 students in grades 6 through 8, and it is part of the top-rated Jessieville School District.

This school stands out for its exceptional advanced math program: an impressive 87.6% of 8th graders taking Algebra I are proficient, far exceeding the state average and even outperforming nearby high-performing schools like Lakeside Junior High School. This success is supported by a high investment of $14,158 per student and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, which is lower than at larger nearby schools like Lake Hamilton Middle School and Lakeside Middle School. The school also shows strong resilience, with overall Science proficiency (55.3%) well above the state average, and it consistently outperforms Hot Springs Junior Academy in every subject, despite both schools serving a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

While the school excels in advanced math, its overall math proficiency (38.6%) is below the state average, driven by lower scores in standard 6th and 8th grade math classes. This suggests that the school’s top math students are successfully accelerated into Algebra I, leaving room for growth in supporting other students. The school has shown a clear upward trend in state rankings, jumping from the 40th percentile in 2018-2019 to the 73rd percentile for 2025-2026, a powerful indicator of effective leadership and teaching. For parents, this means a school that is not only competitive with the best in the region in key areas like advanced math and science, but also one that is steadily improving and making the most of its resources to help all students succeed.

182

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,158

Per pupil spending ?

98.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7900 N Highway 7
Jessieville, AR 71949

(501) 984-5610

District: Jessieville School District

Students who attend Jessieville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Jessieville High School

Feeder schools for Jessieville Middle School:

Elementary:

Jessieville Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (47% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg51%

Arkansas avg41%

89^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

50^th of 251Jessieville 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
2026	68.8	89 of 327	72.8%	★★★★☆
2025	58.7	123 of 324	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	110 of 335	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.2	165 of 330	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.7	72 of 318	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	67.7	89 of 330	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	47.1	191 of 319	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.5	187 of 318	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.3	183 of 315	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.7	174 of 312	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.0	174 of 275	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.0	141 of 280	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.9	140 of 278	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.1	42 of 265	84.2%	★★★★☆
2011	75.3	52 of 264	80.3%	★★★★☆
2010	66.3	80 of 254	68.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra88%+51 vs state

Science55%+11 vs state

Reading47%+6 vs state

English Language Arts44%+4 vs state

Mathematics39%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)						ATLAS Reading (2026)						ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)					ATLAS Biology (2026)		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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jessieville Middle School	Public	6-8	7900 N Highway 7	Jessieville	71949	Garland County	Jessieville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 984-5610	182	13	13.9	98.4%	159 (87.4%)	4 (2.2%)	10 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	68.8	89^th of 327 public middle schools	72.8%		58.7	123^rd of 324 public middle schools	62.0%	34		44.2	42.8	43.4		43.5		48.1	42.9	49.1		46.6		36.5	51.8	21.6	38.6	87.6		87.6		52.0	57.1	56.6	55.3			$14,158	$2,363	$11,795
Fountain Lake Middle School	Public	5-8	4207 Park Avenue	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Fountain Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 701-1700	389	35	10.9	54.8%	339 (87.1%)	5 (1.3%)	34 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	35.7	227^th of 327 public middle schools	30.6%					(n/a)	33.4	29.7	22.1	30.4		29.0	32.4	33.0	27.4	32.3		31.3	36.3	25.3	52.6	33.8	37.3	60.7		60.7	32.4	27.5	42.6	34.3	34.2
Hot Springs Junior Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	7-9	120 Chestnut	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 624-5228	803	56	14.4	99.9%	241 (30.0%)	278 (34.6%)	193 (24.0%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (10.6%)	33	236^th of 327 public middle schools	27.8%		27.5	246^th of 324 public middle schools	24.1%	10			29.7	27.5	29.9	29.0			32.3	33.2	34.7	33.3			30.2	27.4	28.8	69.3	15.8	24.7			32.8	31.4	32.2	72.2	72.2	$13,080	$2,561	$10,518
Lakeside Middle School	Public	5-6	2923 Malvern Avenue	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-6244	546	33	16.3	44.7%	390 (71.4%)	42 (7.7%)	58 (10.6%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	38 (7.0%)								(n/a)	48.5	55.3				51.9	50.0	54.1				52.1	63.8	79.4			71.4				55.3	49.8			52.6			$10,867	$675	$10,192
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	7-8	2839 Malvern Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	No	(501) 770-1120	581	37	15.6	47.3%	409 (70.4%)	39 (6.7%)	68 (11.7%)	17 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.9%)	79.8	39^th of 327 public middle schools	88.1%		82.2	37^th of 324 public middle schools	88.6%	2			42.5	47.7		45.0			43.5	50.9		47.0			62.2	45.8	56.4	90.2		90.2			53.8	60.2	56.9			$9,518	$702	$8,816
Lake Hamilton Middle School	Public	6-7	120 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-3355	633	38	16.4	66.5%	461 (72.8%)	34 (5.4%)	84 (13.3%)	7 (1.1%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.2%)	77	47^th of 327 public middle schools	85.6%		61.3	109^th of 324 public middle schools	66.4%	62		49.3	48.1			48.7		50.7	48.4			49.4		49.3	47.7		48.4					55.9	59.8		57.9			$11,402	$1,478	$9,924

Frequently Asked Questions about Jessieville Middle School

What high school do graduates of Jessieville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jessieville Middle School usually go on to attend Jessieville High School

How many students attend Jessieville Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 182 students attended Jessieville Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jessieville Middle School?

Students at Jessieville Middle School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Jessieville Middle School a good school?

Jessieville Middle School ranks 89^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Jessieville Middle School in?

Jessieville School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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