EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST MEMPHIS, AR with about 283 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. 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 33 teachers, EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1151 Goodwin Street in West Memphis, Arkansas, is a key component of the West Memphis School District. Serving students at the junior high level, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. As part of a district dedicated to student success, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards while aiming to foster personal and social development during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its academic programs, East Junior High plays an active role in the local West Memphis community. By leveraging its official district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding campus policies, athletic events, and extracurricular opportunities. The institution is committed to the district's broader mission of preparing students for future success, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of responsible, engaged citizens within the West Memphis area.

For more information, contact EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 735-2081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1151 GOODWIN ST
WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301
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EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST MEMPHIS, AR with about 283 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
283
Teachers:
33.12
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
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 283 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
White
0.4%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.