Serving 594 students in grades 7-9, Jack Robey Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Jack Robey Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
96%
19%
White
1%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack Robey Jr. High School's ranking?
Jack Robey Jr. High School is ranked #945 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jack Robey Jr. High School?
The graduation rate of Jack Robey Jr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jack Robey Jr. High School?
594 students attend Jack Robey Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jack Robey Jr. High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack Robey Jr. High School?
Jack Robey Jr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jack Robey Jr. High School offer ?
Jack Robey Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jack Robey Jr. High School part of?
Jack Robey Jr. High School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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