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Mountain Home Junior High School

Public | 8 & ungraded | 303 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 16, 2012

I am a student and I am in the Eighth grade. I have gone to Mountain Home my entire life and MHJH is my favorite school yet. My teachers are phenomenal and this community can really come together. This last month we were informed that one of our very own Ninth grade World History teachers was awarded with the National Teacher of the Year award. We have very great educated teachers, a great Academic program, Great Athletic program, and offer many choices to get involved outside of school. In my opinion this is one of the best schools a child can go to. This previous year a Ninth grade teacher had a son who had a rare brain cancer. When he was in treatment and fighting for his life, MHJH students put together fundraisers like no other. There are now scholarships in memory of this boy and we are getting the money from our very own students at our school. When one person is suffering we come together and support our hearts out. We have great sportsmanship as well. We have a wide variety of sorts to choose from and they are all put together by very qualified people. If you are looking for a school in Northern Arkansas, it is a great place to be. And we welcome you! Email me for info.


Posted July 3, 2011

I moved to Mountain Home Junior High this year to start my high school career at a 'bigger and better' school and I've recently finished my ninth grade year there. I wasn't impressed. Sure, it was better than my past school, but not only was it hard to find a place to fit in, it wasn't really focused on grades. Mountain Home is more focused on sports than anything else and once it comes around testing time, they "buckle down" and get started.


Posted July 3, 2011

I moved to Mountain Home Junior High this year to start my high school career at a 'bigger and better' school and I've recently finished my ninth grade year there. I wasn't impressed. Sure, it was better than my past school, but not only was it hard to find a place to fit in, it wasn't really focused on grades. Mountain Home is more focused on sports than anything else and once it comes around testing time, they "buckle down" and get started.


Posted April 7, 2010

I absoultly loved Mountain Home Jr. High. Its a great enviorment! And i wish i didnt have to move. Mr. Henderson Your Amaxing :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 4, 2008

My daughter moved to this school in the middle of the 8th grade year. SHe was worried coming from a big city. The students, tearchers and staff made her fell right at home. This is by far one of the best schools she has ever one to. They seem to know each child personally and they really care about there sucess. They help get them ready for colledge. They offer alot of after school activities and they go the extra mile to ensure each childs future! It is an all around great enviroment for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

322 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

322 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

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.

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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 98% 67%
Black 1% 22%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2301 Rodeo Dr
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: (870) 425-1231

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