C
Below Average
56/100

Pocahontas Junior High School

📚 07 – 09 🏫 High School
📍 2405 N PARK, Pocahontas, AR 72455
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 42% · Math 43% proficient · 36th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
478
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%36/100reading 40th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−1 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency43% (−3 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%47%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -9 pts, math -13 pts19th percentile (list)
Asian5%5%reading -41 pts, math -46 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -4 pts, math -9 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2405 N PARK
City Pocahontas
ZIP Code 72455
District 0511610
NCES School ID 051161001438
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72455

Understanding the community around Pocahontas Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,334
Per Capita Income $26,438
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $116,500
Median Rent $700
Owner-Occupied 70.6%
Renter-Occupied 29.4%
View full data for ZIP 72455 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pocahontas Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.7%
Pacific Islander 14.6%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 478
Teachers (FTE) 38.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pocahontas Junior High School?
Pocahontas Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pocahontas Junior High School?
Pocahontas Junior High School has 478 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Junior High School serve?
Pocahontas Junior High School serves grades 07 – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pocahontas Junior High School receive per student?
Pocahontas Junior High School receives $11,108 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pocahontas Junior High School in 72455 ▼
Avg Home Value
$146,596
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
29.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026