DORA KIMMONS JR. HIGH SCHOOL

DORA KIMMONS JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FORT SMITH, AR with about 792 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, DORA KIMMONS JR. HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dora Kimmons Junior High School is a public middle school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various elective programs designed to foster personal and social development.

The school emphasizes community engagement and academic excellence, striving to create an inclusive environment for its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided by the Fort Smith Public School district, Dora Kimmons Junior High works to integrate technology and innovative teaching methods into the classroom. For parents, students, and community members looking for specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or academic initiatives, the district’s official website provides centralized access to information for all schools within the system.

For more information, contact DORA KIMMONS JR. HIGH SCHOOL at (479) 785-2451 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2201 N 50TH ST
FORT SMITH, AR 72904
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DORA KIMMONS JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT SMITH, AR with about 792 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
792
Teachers:
60
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 792 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.4%
Black or African American
17.2%
White
12.0%
Asian
9.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.