EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

(870)735-2081

263 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

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.

263

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	3
Black	256
Two or More	2

Black
256 (97.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)
White
2 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)735-2081
Website:	http://wmsd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 84

Grade 9 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	85
Grade 8	84
Grade 9	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	51.3%
Male	128	48.7%

Middle School 4th - 8th