Newport Junior High School in Newport, Arkansas, serves 193 students in grades 7–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, which has remained stable since 2013.
The school's graduation rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88% and notably above its district rate of 77% in 2023.
Math proficiency at Newport Junior High is 15%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 39% and the district average of 23%, showing a persistent gap in this key academic area.
Reading proficiency stands at 35%, also below the state average of 40% and district average of 28%, with scores declining from previous years when proficiency was as high as 80% in 2012–2013.
Free and reduced–price lunch eligibility totals 82%, indicating a substantial socioeconomic need among students, increasing from 62% eligible for free lunch in 2013 to 67% in 2023, reflecting growing economic challenges within the school community.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
40%
19%
White
51%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Newport Junior High School?
193 students attend Newport Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Newport Junior High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newport Junior High School?
Newport Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newport Junior High School offer ?
Newport Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Newport Junior High School part of?
Newport Junior High School is part of Newport School District.
