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Greenwood Junior High School

Public | PK, 8-9 | 601 students

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Posted May 11, 2006

This is an excellent school. Night and day difference from East Hills. The Principal is fair and does an excellent job of running ths school. The teachers seem to actaully enjoy children and teaching. Individual attention is given to students. Love it! We moved from another state two years ago. The only thing lacking in Greenwood schools is parent involvement.
—Submitted by Polly Jones, a parent


Posted March 30, 2006

This place is so great. Its greater than great, and my heart is in it. Great cant explain the love of this school to me. Did i mention its great? Its so great greatness greats great greats!
—Submitted by Joe Palanowski, a former student


Posted February 2, 2005

I went to this school for about two months in the 8th grade, and it was by far the best school I ever went to. The teachers were very friendly and helpful, and the other students were nice and respectful of elders, compared to my peers in Charlotte, NC. I would give anything to go back!
—Submitted by Samantha Elkins, a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

269 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

269 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

261 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 67%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 1%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 1% 22%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 East Gary St
Greenwood, AR 72936
Phone: (479) 996-7440

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