A
Very Good
87/100

Pottsville Junior High School

📚 07 – 09 🏫 High School
📍 250 APACHE DR, Pottsville, AR 72858
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 61% · Math 59% proficient · 79th 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

87
Repit Score
out of 100
434
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%79/100reading 88th percentile, math 70th percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% 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 +16 points better 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 proficiency61% (+18 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency59% (+13 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
White64%60%reading +9 pts, math +0 pts75th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading +6 pts, math +2 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +11 pts, math +6 pts71st 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 250 APACHE DR
City Pottsville
ZIP Code 72858
District 0511700
NCES School ID 051170001180
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72858

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,167
Per Capita Income $38,664
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%
High School or Higher 90.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $162,500
Median Rent $869
Owner-Occupied 86.7%
Renter-Occupied 13.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pottsville Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.8%
Hispanic/Latino 9.2%
Black 0.7%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Races 0.2%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 434
Teachers (FTE) 31.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pottsville Junior High School?
Pottsville Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Pottsville Junior High School?
Pottsville Junior High School has 434 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Pottsville Junior High School serve?
Pottsville Junior High School serves grades 07 – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pottsville Junior High School receive per student?
Pottsville Junior High School receives $10,986 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pottsville Junior High School in 72858 ▼
Avg Home Value
$223,931
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
13.3%

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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