Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

Public 7-9

 1615 Wilkins Ave
       Jonesboro, AR  72401


(870) 933-5840

District: Jonesboro School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 330 Arkansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,622 Help


Students who attend Douglas MacArthur Junior High School usually attend:

High:    The Academies At Jonesboro High School

Feeder schools for Douglas MacArthur Junior High School:

Elementary:    Health/Wellness Envi Magnet
    International Studies Magnet
    Kindergarten Center
    Math & Science Magnet School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  732

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.6%
White:
27.9%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Douglas MacArthur Junior High School ranks worse than 73.3% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.6%), White (27.9%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School is $9,622.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Douglas MacArthur Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Douglas MacArthur Junior High School 242nd of 330 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Douglas MacArthur Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Jonesboro School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jonesboro School District 194th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.38 129th 208 38.0%
2006 45.97 127th 206 38.3%
2007 49.87 129th 225 42.7%
2008 45.75 145th 223 35.0%
2009 37.61 174th 240 27.5%
2010 36.38 193rd 254 24.0%
2011 41.23 184th 264 30.3%
2012 30.32 212th 265 20.0%
2013 33.34 215th 278 22.7%
2014 28.44 228th 280 18.6%
2015 48.23 133rd 275 51.6%
2016 42.16 197th 312 36.9%
2017 35.26 226th 315 28.3%
2018 34.71 229th 318 28.0%
2019 31.67 239th 319 25.1%
2021 25.43 273rd 330 17.3%
2022 21.06 268th 318 15.7%
2023 32.24 244th 330 26.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 103 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 402 101 3 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 507
1990 422 98 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1991 435 109 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1992 410 106 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 427 94 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1994 433 106 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1995 424 117 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 424 117 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 410 119 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 409 144 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 386 151 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 382 163 5 22 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 342 159 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2002 345 162 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 345 162 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 373 179 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2005 328 195 6 24 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2006 296 216 8 31 2 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 289 249 7 34 2 n/a n/a 0 581
2008 291 231 4 28 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2009 284 213 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 253 239 0 40 1 0 1 0 534
2011 252 270 4 48 1 1 1 0 577
2012 240 294 5 57 0 0 3 0 599
2013 301 272 3 1 2 0 5 0 584
2014 251 270 2 70 1 0 5 0 599
2015 281 279 1 77 2 2 5 0 647
2016 311 277 3 86 2 2 6 0 687
2017 293 256 6 99 0 1 15 0 670
2018 278 285 9 102 2 0 25 0 701
2019 253 326 11 104 2 0 30 0 726
2020 244 350 8 114 0 0 24 0 740
2021 221 376 6 127 1 0 26 0 757
2022 213 384 4 121 1 1 31 0 755
2023 204 363 6 126 2 2 29 0 732

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 32.3 16.4 n/a
1989 507 36.0 14.0 n/a
1990 523 38.0 13.7 29.1
1991 549 34.2 16.0 26.8
1992 520 31.7 16.4 31
1993 522 31.4 16.6 30.1
1994 541 31.1 17.4 33.6
1995 555 31.6 17.6 36.9
1996 555 31.6 17.6 36.9
1997 541 30.8 17.6 36.8
1998 574 30.8 18.6 41.6
1999 564 21.0 26.9 47.3
2000 573 36.0 15.9 48.2
2001 530 43.0 12.3 48.5
2002 532 33.0 16.1 49.6
2003 532 33.0 16.1 49.6
2004 582 36.0 16.2 47.9
2005 555 35.0 15.9 49.9
2006 553 39.0 14.2 59.3
2007 581 52.0 11.2 72.3
2008 555 56.0 9.9 65.8
2009 527 57.0 9.2 68.1
2010 534 46.7 9.2 69.3
2011 577 41.5 13.8 72.4
2012 599 41.0 14.5 73.3
2013 584 41.2 14.1 72.8
2014 599 42.4 14.1 71.6
2015 647 41.0 15.7 68.8
2016 687 43.0 15.9 65.4
2017 670 44.6 15.0 60.4
2018 701 46.7 15.0 60.8
2019 726 48.5 14.9 0
2020 740 54.4 13.6 100
2021 757 54.7 13.8 100
2022 755 50.4 14.9 100
2023 732 51.5 14.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 32.3 16.4 n/a
1989 507 36.0 14.0 n/a
1990 523 38.0 13.7 29.1
1991 549 34.2 16.0 26.8
1992 520 31.7 16.4 31
1993 522 31.4 16.6 30.1
1994 541 31.1 17.4 33.6
1995 555 31.6 17.6 36.9
1996 555 31.6 17.6 36.9
1997 541 30.8 17.6 36.8
1998 574 30.8 18.6 41.6
1999 564 21.0 26.9 47.3
2000 573 36.0 15.9 48.2
2001 530 43.0 12.3 48.5
2002 532 33.0 16.1 49.6
2003 532 33.0 16.1 49.6
2004 582 36.0 16.2 47.9
2005 555 35.0 15.9 49.9
2006 553 39.0 14.2 59.3
2007 581 52.0 11.2 72.3
2008 555 56.0 9.9 65.8
2009 527 57.0 9.2 68.1
2010 534 46.7 9.2 69.3
2011 577 41.5 13.8 72.4
2012 599 41.0 14.5 73.3
2013 584 41.2 14.1 72.8
2014 599 42.4 14.1 71.6
2015 647 41.0 15.7 68.8
2016 687 43.0 15.9 65.4
2017 670 44.6 15.0 60.4
2018 701 46.7 15.0 60.8
2019 726 48.5 14.9 0
2020 740 54.4 13.6 100
2021 757 54.7 13.8 100
2022 755 50.4 14.9 100
2023 732 51.5 14.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,688 (17.5%) $7,935 (82.5%) $9,622

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 244th of 330 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)68.768.7
   7th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)68.867.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)30.536
 5.5%
   7th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)33.230.4
 2.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)30.432.6
 2.2%
   7th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)31.227.4
 3.8%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)3028
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)3123.6
 7.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)62.158.2
 3.9%
   8th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)59.861.4
 1.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)43.426.9
 16.5%
   8th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)38.931.5
 7.4%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)38.622.8
 15.8%
   8th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)34.227.4
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)48.237.8
 10.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)45.643
 2.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)39.337.5
 1.8%
   9th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)43.138.1
 5%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)30.611.7
 18.9%
   9th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)29.214.3
 14.9%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)2720.3
 6.7%
   9th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)26.722.3
 4.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Douglas MacArthur Junior High School)32.129.4
 2.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)31.831.3
 0.5%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students726732
 0.8%
African American326363
 11.3%
American Indian22
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic104126
 21.2%
Pacific Islander02
White253204
 19.4%
Two or More Races3029
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%100%
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 732 students attended Douglas MacArthur Junior High School.

Douglas MacArthur Junior High School ranks 242nd of 330 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Douglas MacArthur Junior High School usually go on to attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School

Students at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School are 50% African American, 28% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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